Commemorated at Memorial Name Gunnedah Public School First World War Honour Roll Given name R E Family name Thompson Gender Male Service number 2489 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1918 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 29 September 1918 Additional information Last held rank Driver Unit at embarkation 14th Field Artillery Brigade Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute