Basic Details Surname Nichol Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Nicholl Alternative forename George Arthur War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He was married, to Nellie, and died when the Curacoa was rammed by HMS Queen Mary. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Curacoa Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 2 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Missing