Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Frederick W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. His parents owned the Jessamine Cash Stores in King Cross and he worked as an under manager at a mill before he enlisted in March 1916. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 28 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial