Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Frederick Vivian 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) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 14 Age at death 37 Manner of death as stated Unknown