Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames W R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Buffs Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Drummer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Drummer Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Died from Disease Manner of death reference Died of Disease