Basic Details Surname Thomas Forenames J L Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2248 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Welch Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Guardsman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Welsh Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Guardsman Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Ginchy, Somme Valley Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 10 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action