Basic Details Surname Nelson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Duva Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Mercantile Marine Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1918