Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames Edward William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Adopted son of Alfred William Lazenby, Vicar of Torksey Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Gordon Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Batt. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Cpl. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Easter Day Manner of death reference Killed in Action