Basic Details Surname Nicholls Forenames Alfred 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) XII Royal Lancers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 9th/12th Royal Lancers Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Year of death 1899 Month of death December Day of death 12