Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames F V Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours DSO Notes A/Lt Colonel Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Unknown