Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Richard 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) RNVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sub Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of burial South Africa Town of burial Simonstown Cemetery Naval Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 26 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action