Basic Details Surname Whiting Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes AT THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) King's Liverpool Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Liverpool Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France (Somme) Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 30 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Killed leading his company into action at the Nattle of the Somme Manner of death reference Killed in Action Status Notes 'Published'