Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames W H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Harrison War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flt/Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Country of burial Germany Town of burial Rheinberg Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 17 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action