Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames Edward Hills Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours DSO Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Fusiliers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Vendhuille Cemetery Unicorn Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 4 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action