Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames Horatio Gender unknown Information stated on memorial War Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Admiral Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Admiral Death and Burial details Year of death 1805 Month of death October Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated mortally wounded Manner of death reference Killed in Action