Basic Details Surname Calthrop Forenames Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Midshipman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa Town of death Algiers Year of death 1816 Month of death August Day of death 27 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated A fatal ball severed his head from his body Manner of death reference Killed in Action