Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Honours DSO Notes from Howatoft Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain