Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes "He had contracted a chill, and died on the day after his admission to hospital on 15th inst." - Montrose Standard 24th December 1915 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Batt, Black Watch Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Morbeque Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 16 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Died Manner of death reference Killed in Action