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) Civilian Unit (Primary - Stated) British Red Cross Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Nurse Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Primary - Our reference) British Red Cross Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Nurse Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Brussels Country of burial England Town of burial Norwich Cemetery Norwich Cathedral Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 50 Manner of death as stated SHE WAS DONE TO DEATH OCTOBER. 12TH 1915 BY A BRUTAL AND UNCHIVALROUS FOE, Manner of death reference Killed in Action