Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames John Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states he worked in the Engine Shed at Sowerby Bridge as a Washer Out. Hornshaw and Fowler also found him listed on IWM 2860 and 2863 and he also appears on the Helles Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) The Royal Marine Light Infantry Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marine Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Türkiye Town of death Gallipoli Year of death 1915 Month of death June Day of death 28 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action