Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 15723 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Somerset Light Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Somerset Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Pas De Calais Cemetery Loos Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 25 Age at death 19 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Relationships Son of Jane Ann Thompson, of 9, Handyside Place, Shankhouse, Cramlington, Northumberland, and the late John Thompson.