Basic Details Surname Nicholls Forenames C S Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Patia Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Temporary Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Patia Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death off Boulmer Country of burial England Town of burial off Boulmer Cemetery at sea Year of death 1941 Month of death April Manner of death reference Killed in Action