Basic Details Surname Nicholas Forenames Thos Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Thomas War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ships Corpl 1 Cl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ships Corporal 1st Class Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Off Dunnose, Isle of Wight Year of death 1878 Month of death March Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Lost by the foundering of HMS Eurydice Manner of death reference Other