Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HLI Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death November Day of death 13 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action