Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames Edward 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) East Yorks Regiment Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action