Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames John Bell Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Notes Also served in the 9th Royal Lancers Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) I.A. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 125 Napier Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 125th Napier's Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Devons Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) 2/5 and 1/6th Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Devonshire Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death Palestine Town of death Tul Keram Cemetery Ramleh Military Cememtery Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 22 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds received in the Battle of Samaria at Beit Lid Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Relationships youngest son of Mr & Mrs C B Nelson Status Notes "published"