| Regimental number | 1413 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bushman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Thompson, Walmer Cottage, Newtown Breda, Belfast, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the attack on STORMY TRENCH near GUEUDECOURT on night 4th/5th February, 1917, Sergeant THOMPSON was in charge of "A" Company's machine gun Section. He skilfully placed his guns in covering positions, while the trench was consolidated. He moved up and down the trench from gun to gun the whole night although it was extremely dangerous to move about under the heavy shell fire. He promptly repaired several stoppages and breaks in the guns. The example he set his men was invaluable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, THOMPSON Hugh |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
