Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames John Beveridge Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Shot by a sniper while reparing trenches at midnight. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1/4 (City of Dundee) R.H. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1915 Month of death July Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Killed in action near Festubert Manner of death reference Killed in Action