Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Sylvan Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 292681 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 20th (Tyneside Scottish) Bn Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Royal Sussex Our references Unit (Secondary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Death and Burial details Country of burial France Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 9 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action