Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) SS BEESWING Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Beeswing Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engineer Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated LOST AT SEA Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address 6 NELSON STREET Occupation Not Stated on Memorial