Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames John Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Crimean War (1853-1856) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Lancers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Crimea Town of death Balaclava Year of death 1854 Month of death October Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Fell in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action