George Armstrong THOMPSON

‘The Westmorland Gazette’ (13 January 1917)

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Gunner G. Armstrong Thompson, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Thompson, of Sedbergh, has gained the Military Medal for bravery on the Western front.

‘The Westmorland Gazette’ (11 August 1917)

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THOMPSON – In loving memory of our second son, Bomb. George Armstrong Thompson (Military Medallist), killed in action, in his 45th year.

He volunteered and gave his life for us all.

From mother, father, sister and brothers. Main Street, Sedbergh.

THOMPSON – In memory of our dear brother, Bomb. George Armstrong Thompson, M.M., killed in action in his 45th year.

He sleeps beside his comrades,
In a hallowed grave unknown;
But his name is written in letters of love
On the hearts he has left at home.

From his sister, brother-in-law, and nephew, Nin, Fred, and little Tom. Carlton Avenue, Moss Side, Manchester.

‘The Westmorland Gazette’ (11 August 1917)

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SEDBERGH – KILLED IN ACTION

THOMPSON, Bombardier George Armstrong, R.F.A., has been killed in action. Bombardier Thompson joined the colours in January, 1915, and has been through numerous actions. In November, 1916, he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the battlefield on the Western front while bringing in wounded men. Bombardier Thompson was in his 45th year, and was latterly employed by the Bradford Dyers’ Association. He was married and leaves a widow and two children.

‘The Westmorland Gazette’ (18 August 1917

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SEDBERGH – KILLED IN ACTION

THOMPSON, Bomb. Major N. Pollack, writing to Mrs. Thompson, says:–“You will have received by now a letter from Captain Dohl, informing you that your husband was killed in action on the morning of the 30th July. He was instantaneously killed by a high explosive shell when the battery was coming into action in an advanced position. No words of mine can express the sorrow I feel for you in your great loss. I knew your husband ever since the brigade was formed, and as you know he has been my servant since Capt. Chapman was killed. No officer could have had a more devoted or braver servant. He was always the first to help and assist wounded men, no matter how great the risk or danger, and worthily deserved the Military Medal awarded to him last year for conspicuous bravery. I had the greatest personal admiration and affection for your husband, and was in the hope that if we both got through the war safely he would remain in my service. He showed a worthy example to many younger men in joining the Army when he did, and has died in the service of his country a true and loyal soldier.”

'The Westmorland Gazette' (27 July 1918)

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THOMPSON – In loving memory of Bombardier George Armstrong Thompson, M.M., killed in action in France on July 30th, 1917.

He left behind his loved ones,
To answer his country’s call;
Giving up his homely comforts
On the battlefield to fall.
He was like so many others,
Just took a sporting chance,
And now lies so still and peaceful
‘Neath the soil somewhere in France.

From his loving father, mother, wife, brothers and sisters, Main Street, Sedbergh.