Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames William Melvin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 74th Field Regt, R.A. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Death and Burial details Country of death Egypt Town of death Western Desert Year of death 1942 Month of death June Day of death 28 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Gave his life Manner of death reference Killed in Action