Basic Details Surname Nightall Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours G.C. Notes SOHAM RAIL DISASTER 2ND JUNE 1944 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilian Unit (Primary - Stated) L.N.E.R. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Fireman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Fireman Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Soham Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Ammunition train caught fire and exploded. Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation LNER railway worker