Basic Details Surname Bavin Forenames Nigel Benjamin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LIEUTENANT Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death St Jean, Near Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ieper Xxvii. A. 12. Cemetery New Irish Farm Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 23 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Son of Benjamin and Alice Maud M. Bavin, of Manor House, Postwich, Norwich.