Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames Tom Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 30 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action