Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Salvia" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Third Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Salvia" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Third Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 29 Age at death 31 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Boston Address 48, Brereton Avenue, New Cleethorpes Relationships Son of Joseph and Kezia Thompson,