Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Entered College at the age of 15 on the 22 April 1912 as an Apprentice Cook (on a four year apprenticeship). This was his first paid position. He left College service early in May 1915. College records have Thomson listed as joining the R.F.C. however it appears that he may have been a Private in the 15th (County of London) Battalion (P.W.O. Civil Service Rifles).' [CWGC confirms the latter regiment]. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) London Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 15th Battalion, PWO Civil Service Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 15th Battalion London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Maroeuil Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 31 Age at death 19