Basic Details Surname Nicholls Forenames Tom (jack) Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Mersey Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death April Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action