Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Crimean War (1853-1856) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 44th Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Assistant-Surgeon Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Surgeon Death and Burial details Country of death Crimea Year of death 1854 Month of death October Day of death 5 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Died from effects of excessive hardship and privation Manner of death reference Other