Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Edward Homer Boxwell Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Drowned Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Somerset Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Somerset Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Other Manner of death reference Other