Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames Victor Hills Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Recruit Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Recruit Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Cemetery Plymouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 9 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed at sea