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 18762 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Seaforth Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Bn. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Vailly-sur-aisne Cemetery Vailly Britsh Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 19 Age at death 19 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Relationships Son of George Corner Nicholson and Elizabeth Ann Nicholson, of 3, Sand St., West Stanley, Co. Durham.