Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames John Richard Anthony Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Attended Stamford School 1926 - 1929 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Leics. Regt. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Leicestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Near Caen Year of death 1944 Month of death July Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action