Basic Details Surname Hamilton Forenames Ernest 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) B M I Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Bethune's Mounted Infantry Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Vryhied Year of death 1900 Month of death May Day of death 20 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action