Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames James Albert Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James Albert Raymond War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Service Order, Croix de Guerre Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Yorkshire Reg Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Craonne Year of death 1918 Month of death May Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action