Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Richard Henry Vaughan 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) Royal Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Thiepval Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 26 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Fell in battle Manner of death reference Killed in Action