Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames C 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) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action