Basic Details Surname Shepherd Forenames Peter Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Anglo-Zulu War (1879) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Surgeon Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Surgeon Major Death and Burial details Country of death Zululand Town of death Battle of Isandhlwane Year of death 1897 Month of death January Day of death 22 Age at death 45 Manner of death reference Killed in Action