Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames George A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Armstrong War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Medal Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the service and death details. Born in Sedbergh, married (to Lizzie) with 2 children, he received his MM for bravery in 1916, only to be killed by shellfire the following year. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Bombardier Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Zantvoorde Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 30 Age at death 45 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action