Basic Details Surname Nicholls Forenames Paul Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998) Served or died Died Service number 24141336 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Scots Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Guardsman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Guardsman Death and Burial details Country of death Northern Ireland Year of death 1971 Month of death November Day of death 27 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action