Basic Details Surname Bate Forenames Roger Whitley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Mounted Force (unspecified) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Rostpan Country of burial South Africa Year of death 1901 Month of death December Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated Killed at Rostpan, commanding rear-guard of mounted force Manner of death reference Killed in Action