Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Lancers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Tpr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper