Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames John Kidd Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Korean War (1950-1953) Served or died Died Honours MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Artillery Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Airborne Anti Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Korea Year of death 1952 Month of death June Day of death 23 Manner of death reference Killed in Action