Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames Alex R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alexander Ritchie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Nav Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Navigator) Death and Burial details Country of death not stated on memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death as stated Made the supreme sacrifice Manner of death reference Killed in Action