Basic Details Surname Nicholls Forenames W H Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Ardent Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Petty Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Petty Officer