Basic Details Surname Nichols Forenames T F Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Additional information provided by the college website (see references). Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hood Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ordinary Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action