Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames L Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Thomas Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sunk by a mine in the North Sea Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Don" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cook Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Don" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Cook Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 6 Age at death 49 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Holbeach. Relationships Son of the late Henry Bishop and Annie Thompson.