Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames Lewis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Black Watch Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 19 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme Manner of death reference Killed in Action