Basic Details
Surname
Thomson
Forenames
Henry Thomas
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Served or died
Died
Notes
He came up to Balliol in 1894 having already attended University College in London. He became a lawyer and enlisted, despite being 40, when war broke out. He was wounded at Sulva Bay, Gallipoli and died in London.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
The South Staffordshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Lieutenant
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
England
Town of death
London
Year of death
1915
Month of death
September
Day of death
26
Age at death
41
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds
Personal Details
Biography
Balliol College, Oxford, Matriculated 1894