Basic Details Surname Nicholas Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War American War of Independence (1776-1783) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Aurora Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Aurora Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of burial Barbados Year of death 1778 Month of death December Age at death 26