Basic Details Surname Hickson Forenames Arthur Bernard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Despite many casualties, the "Mercian" transport ship survived a surface attack by German U-boat U38. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Lincolnshire Yeomanry, (on board the "Mercian"). Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Lincolnshire Yeomanry Death and Burial details Country of death Mediterannean Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death November Day of death 3 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action