Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Cheshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Cheshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 21 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Fell in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action