Basic Details Surname Nicol Forenames Edwin Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Nichol Alternative forename William Edwin War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He is also commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action