Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames W 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) RN Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Penelope Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Musician Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Musician Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action