Basic Details Surname Wightman Forenames Thomas Johnson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 20949 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of W. and Agnes Wightman, of 5, Winstan]ey Place, Bowston Bridge, Kendal, Westmorland. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 15 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Unknown