Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Resided in Rainhill Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Gordons Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Reported missing Manner of death reference Missing