Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) East Yorks Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Holland Town of death Nijmegen Year of death 1944 Month of death October Day of death 1 Age at death 25 Manner of death reference Killed in Action