Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 17587 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of Tom and Annie Nicholson, of Old Station, Carleton, Carlisle. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Comines-warneton, Hainaut Cemetery Ploegsteert Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 14 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Unknown