Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames William Burns Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Honours DFC Notes Killed in a flying accident - as reported in local newspaper Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1922 Month of death November Day of death 4 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Other