Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Malayan Emergency (1948-1960) Served or died Died Service number 22288244 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) REME Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cpl. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Singapore Year of death 1954 Month of death May Day of death 8 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Died