Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames Horatio Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Viscount Nelson, Duke of Bronte in Sicily War Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Served or died Died Honours KB Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Vice-Admiral of the White Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Vice Admiral of the White Death and Burial details Year of death 1805 Month of death October Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Mortally wounded Manner of death reference Died of Wounds