Basic Details Surname Cavell Forenames Edith Louisa Gender Female Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Born 1865: she was first buried in Brussels but now rests in Norwich Cathedral. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Nurse Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Nurse Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Brussels Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 49 Manner of death as stated Executed Manner of death reference Other