Basic Details Surname Hobbs Forenames Herbert William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Service number 954 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) South African Constabulary Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Forces Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Year of death 1901 Month of death July Day of death 31 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action