Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames James Christopher Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Service number 25112535 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 23 Special Air Service Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trooper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Special Air Service Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Town of death Helmand Province Year of death 2008 Month of death May Day of death 19 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated KIA Manner of death reference Killed in Action