Basic Details Surname Jelf Forenames R J. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Notes Corps of Royal Engineers 1787 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Corps of Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death At sea Year of death 1900 Month of death June Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Died at Sea on Passage Home from South Africa Manner of death reference Other