Basic Details Surname Nicholl Forenames D W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Donald William War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Service, forename and death details sourced from Hornshaw and Fowler: middle forename, ship and date of death sourced from CWGC. An Australian by birth, he had been a boarder at the school. A rugby and cricket player. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hood Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death June Day of death 24 Age at death 22 Manner of death reference Killed in Action