Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Herbert Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the details. He had joined the school in 1901 and worked with his father as a plumber before enlisting in September 1914. He was killed attacking the Schwaben Redoubt. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Serjeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Mill Road British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 3 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated UNKNOWN Manner of death reference Missing