Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Eric Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 4th Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 16 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Reported missing Manner of death reference Missing