Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames Benjamin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Death and Burial details Country of death North Atlantic Ocean Town of death Not stated on memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1940 Month of death November Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Died Manner of death reference Killed in Action