Basic Details Surname Cavell Forenames Edith Gender Female Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilian Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Nurse Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Primary - Our reference) British Red Cross Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Matron Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Brussels Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 49 Manner of death as stated Shot Manner of death reference Other