Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Arthur Rippen 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 Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Armentieres Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 9 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Died near Armentieres Manner of death reference Other