Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames Horatio Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Adl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Admiral Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Town of death Cape Trafalgar Month of death October Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Died at the Battle of Trafalgar 1805 Manner of death reference Killed in Action