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1206479 Rflmn. William John Thompson British Army 13th Battalion, B Company Royal Irish Rifles from:Comber, Co Down (d.30th May 1916) After conducting some family history research, I came across William John Thompson, he would have been my 1st cousin twice removed. He served in B Coy 13th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles for the 36th Ulster Division. Prior to the war, he lived with his parents John and Martha Thompson, along with his 4 sisters Agnes, Sarah, Martha and Annie, in High Street, Comber, Co. Down. I don't know exactly how he died, as records say he "Died of Wounds." This was on the 30th May 1916. I know around this time the Battalion were either stationed in Rainneville or St Gratien, so how he died exactly and what wounds were inflicted remains a mystery. He is buried in Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, France. If anyone has any further information as to how he died, I would be very grateful to hear from you. Additional Information: Further information has been found regarding the death of William. He is only believed to have lived a few hours following receiving shrapnel wounds to both legs. He was underage when he enlisted, and even though it is stated that he was 22 when he died, he was in fact only 18. Emma Brown. Emma Brown Reply Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**