Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He was from Rutherglen according to the memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Hampshires Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L/Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Hampshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Salerno Year of death 1943 Month of death September Day of death 9 Age at death 19