Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames Joseph William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2852 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of Joseph Thomas and Rachel Nicholson, of Ulverston, England. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) South African Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 7th Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Tanzania Cemetery Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 23 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial