Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Parachute Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Scottish Battn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Paratroop Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1943 Month of death December Day of death 7 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds