Basic Details Surname Nicholls Forenames James Alfred Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours MM Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) roayl Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Gunner Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death February Manner of death as stated Lost in the Mediterranean