Basic Details Surname Fordyce Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Xhosa Wars (1779-1879) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 74th Highland Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death Cape of Good Hope South Africa Town of death Waterkloof Country of burial London Town of burial Kensal Green Year of death 1851 Month of death November Day of death 6 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action