Basic Details Surname Blakiston Forenames John Lionel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Matabele Wars (1893-1897) Served or died Died Notes Sacrificing his life for the safety of a party of settlers whom he had volunteered to bring into Fort Salisbury. Death and Burial details Country of death Mashonaland Town of death Mazoe Valley Year of death 1896 Month of death June Day of death 18 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Kiied