Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He is listed on the memorial as coming from Berriedale. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) Otago M R Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) New Zealand Mounted Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Turkey Town of death Gallipoli Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 6 Manner of death reference Killed in Action