Basic Details Surname Nixon Forenames Joseph 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) Royal Artillery Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 12 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea