Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Basil E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Parachute Regt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death Holland Town of death Arnhem Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 25