'In the operation of 21st September, 1918, near HARGICOURT when his platoon commander was wounded, Sergeant THOMPSON took command of the platoon and showed both dash and initiative. A party of the enemy were seen to entrench, but with great skill he got his men in behind them and took them prisoners. He then cleared the dugouts and trenches in the vicinity, and, reconnoitring furward, was able to give most valuable information. He showed considerable initiative and did excellent work throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Regimental number	7587
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Soldier
Address	Sylvania Burns Road, Wahroonga, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	21
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs. E. J. Thompson, Sylvania, Burns Road, Wahroonga, New South Wales
Enlistment date	15 February 1917
Rank on enlistment	Sergeant
Unit name	1st Battalion, 25th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/18/5
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 10 May 1917
Rank from Nominal Roll	Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll	1st Battalion
Fate	Returned to Australia 20 June 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'In the operation of 21st September, 1918, near HARGICOURT when his platoon commander was wounded, Sergeant THOMPSON took command of the platoon and showed both dash and initiative. A party of the enemy were seen to entrench, but with great skill he got his men in behind them and took them prisoners. He then cleared the dugouts and trenches in the vicinity, and, reconnoitring furward, was able to give most valuable information. He showed considerable initiative and did excellent work throughout the operations.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: 10 October 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Walter THOMPSON