Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Jack Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked as a borer for a motor firm but, as a Territorial, he was called up in August 1939. He died of cerebral malaria and was not found by them commemorated on any other Calderdale Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death India Country of burial India Town of burial Guwahati, Assam Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death July Day of death 14 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Disease