Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames Thos. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RE Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death German East Africa Country of burial German East Africa Town of burial Kilva Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 29 Age at death 37 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action