Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames John Bell Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Notes student of law at the Manx Bar served 1914-18 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Devonshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Napier Rifles Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Devonshire Regiment Death and Burial details Town of death Near Beit Lid Palestine Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 22 Manner of death as stated DIED OF WOUNDS Manner of death reference Died of Wounds