| Regimental number | 2453 |
| Other Names | THOMPSON, Vidtor Wright |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Rockview, Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H E Thompson, Rockview, Gunnedha, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A75 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th MGC |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Noted Victor Wright NR |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of 3rd May during the attack on the HINDENBURG LINE near BULLECOURT, Sergeant THOMPSON was in command of 3 Machine Guns. During the temporary withdrawal he showed great ability in covering the withdrawal of the Infantry and by his coolness and resource succeeded in withdrawing his guns with few casualties. Later he gallantly led two of his guns in a second assault on the line. On the following day he led 5 guns into the HINDENBURG LINE operating with the bombers with great skill and dash. Throughout the operations he set a fine example of resource courage and marked ability.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
