Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames Horatio Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (Royal Navy) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Victory Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Vice Admiral of the White Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Victory Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Vice Admiral of the White Death and Burial details Year of death 1805 Month of death October Day of death 21 Age at death 47 Manner of death as stated Gunshot wound Manner of death reference Killed in Action