Basic Details Surname 8th Earl of Earlie Forenames David 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) 12th Royal Lancers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant-Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 12th Lancers (Prince of Wales`s Royal) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Town of death Diamond Hill Town of burial Diamond Hill Year of death 1900 Month of death June Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated Died, gallantly leading his men Manner of death reference Killed in Action