Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames Walter Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. The son of Arthur and Annie, Walter was a member of this church choir and worked for Siddalls, a worsted spinners in Sowerby, before enlisting in 1915. He was killed by machine gun fire. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Nieppe Country of burial France Town of burial Steenwerck Cemetery Trois Arbres Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 11 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial