Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Harry Nelson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number Z/2988 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Rifle Brigade Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort`s Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Cemetery Menin Gate Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 18 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial