Basic Details Surname Nicholls Forenames John William Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. Hawke Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hawke Death and Burial details Town of death North Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 15 Age at death 16 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action