Basic Details Surname Hale Forenames William Samuel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Notes He attended the school in 1891-93. The school archives provide the extra details. He was shot 2 days after peace w\s declared, new not having reached the district he was serving in. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Imperial Yeomanry Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Imperial Yeomanry Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Mortimer Year of death 1902 Month of death June Day of death 2 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Died Manner of death reference Killed in Action