Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service 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 burial Belgium Town of burial Ieper Cemetery Perth Cemetery (China Wall) Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 26 Age at death 30 Manner of death reference Killed in Action