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George Armstrong THOMPSON

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Surname: THOMPSON

Forename(s): George Armstrong

Place of Birth: Sedbergh, Yorkshire

Service No: L/29275

Rank: Gunner

Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Field Artillery

Battalion / Unit: 504th Battery, 65th Brigade

Division: ---

Age: 45

Date of Death: 1917-07-30

Awards: M.M.

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: III. A. 1.

CWGC Cemetery: ZANTVOORDE BRITISH CEMETERY

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: SEDBERGH, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

George Armstrong Thompson was the son of Thomas and Jane Thompson, née Armstrong. Thomas was born at Sedbergh, Yorkshire and Jane at Longtown, Cumberland.

1881 Sedbergh, Yorkshire Census: Main Street - George A. Thompson, aged 7 years, born Sedbergh, son of Thomas and Jane Thompson.

1891 Almondbury, Yorkshire Census: Fenay Hall - George A. Thompson, aged 17 years, born Sedbergh, Yorkshire. [George was employed by John A. Brooke, Woollen Manufacturer.]

George was married to Alice Ann Brook in 1896. George married Lizzie Roebuck in 1901.

1911 Southowram, Yorkshire Census: 7, Dark Lane Head - George Armstrong Thompson, aged 37 years, born Sedbergh, Yorkshire, husband of Lizzie Thompson.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Gnr George A. Thompson, L/29275, Royal Field Artillery. Theatre of War: (1) France. Qualifying date [for 1914-15 Star]: 27 December 1915.

George is commemorated on the Southowram War Memorial.

A short biography of George is included in: ‘Sedbergh and District 1914-1918 – But who shall return the children?’ Compiled by Sedbergh and District History Society. Edited by Diane Elphick (2016).

Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry

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Gunner George Armstrong THOMPSON

Gunner George Armstrong THOMPSON

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Field Artillery

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Field Artillery

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: ---

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: ---

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Surname: THOMPSON

Forename(s): George Armstrong

Born:

Residence: Halifax, Yorks

Enlisted: Brighouse, Yorks

Number: L/29275

Rank: Gunner

Regiment: Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery

Battalion:

Decorations:

Died Date: 30/07/17

Died How: Killed in action

Theatre of War: France & Flanders

Notes:

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Surname: THOMPSON

Forename(s): George Armstrong

Country of Service: United Kingdom

Service Number: L/29275

Rank: Gunner

Regiment: Royal Field Artillery

Unit: 65th Bde.

Age: 45

Awards: M M

Died Date: 30/07/1917

Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Jane Thompson; husband of Lizzie Thompson, of 7, Dark Lane Head, Southowram, Halifax. Born at Sedbergh, Yorks.

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‘The Westmorland Gazette’ (13 January 1917)

(Kindly supplied by Sedbergh & District History Society)

[Heading of article not known but does exist]

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)

(Kindly supplied by Sedbergh & District History Society)

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)

(Kindly supplied by Sedbergh & District History Society)

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

(Kindly supplied by Sedbergh & District History Society)

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)

(Kindly supplied by Sedbergh & District History Society)

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.

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Marriage Register of St Mary’s Church, Honley, Yorkshire

Marriage Register of St Mary’s Church, Honley, Yorkshire

Entry for the marriage of George Armstrong Thompson and Alice Ann Brook, 19 December 1896

Courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service

Marriage Register of St Saviour’s Church, Brownhill, Batley, Yorkshire

Marriage Register of St Saviour’s Church, Brownhill, Batley, Yorkshire

Entry for the marriage of George Armstrong Thompson and Lizzie Roebuck, 22 June 1901

Courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service

Zantvoorde British Cemetery

Zantvoorde British Cemetery

CWGC Headstone

Courtesy of David Shackleton

The Sedbergh men who gave their lives

The Sedbergh men who gave their lives

Centre panel - Top row (l-r): Corporal John Charles Leighton, Private Edwin Storey, Private Miles Capstick, Pioneer Fred Teesdale Bushby. Second row (l-r): Sergeant Harry Lyddington Mason, Gunner George Armstrong Thompson, Private Harold Hardy Pearson, Private Noel Bennett. Third row (l-r): Private Albert Brookes, Private John Giles Stainton, Private Henry James Clemmet, L/Corporal Thomas William Clemmet. Fourth row (l-r): Private Thomas Leighton Hall, Private Joseph Charles Bateman

Three-panel oil-painting, courtesy of the artist, David Hartnup

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