Basic Details Surname Mecham Forenames John Russell Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death [Scotland] Town of death Hamilton Year of death 1899 Month of death February Day of death 18 Age at death 54 Manner of death as stated Died