Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Mericourt-l'Abbe Cemetery Heilly Station Cemtery Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 5 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds