| Regimental number | 373 |
| Place of birth | Durham, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Coal miner |
| Address | Rowantree Foot, St Johns Chapel, Durham, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Thompson, Rowantree Foot, St Johns Chapel, Durham, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Company |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | St. Sever Cemetery Extension (Block O, Plot IV, Row J, Grave No. 8), Rouen, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 179 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Annie THOMPSON, Rowantree Farm, St. John's Chapel, Durham, England |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When at MUNSTER ALLEY, POZIERES, on night of 28th/29th July he gallantly rushed out into NO MAN'S LAND to rescue a wounded comrade. Although wounded himself, he brought the man in and later refused to leave his gun till ordered to do so.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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Street Address:
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