Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 9728 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of William and Betsy Thompson, of Beetham, Milnthorpe, Westmorland. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Pas De Calais Cemetery Loos Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 3 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Unknown