Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames Horatio Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Served or died Died Honours Order of the Bath Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (Royal Navy) 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 Age at death 47 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action