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Surname: THOMPSON
Forename(s): George
Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire
Service No: 28786
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 1/5th Battalion
Division: 57th (2/West Lancashire) Division
Age: 30
Date of Death: 1918-10-09
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. D. 10.
CWGC Cemetery: DELSAUX FARM CEMETERY, BEUGNY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
George Thompson was the son of John and Jane Thompson, née Keighley. John was born at Bradford and Jane at Crosshills, Yorkshire.
1891 Keighley, Yorkshire Census: 30, Carlton Street - George Thompson, aged 2 years, born Skipton, Yorkshire, son of John and Jane Thompson.
1901 Brierfield, Lancashire Census: 9, Berry Street - George Thompson, aged 12 years, born Skipton, Yorkshire, son of John and Jane Thompson.
1911 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 76, Broughton Road - George Thompson, aged 22 years, born Skipton, son of John and Jane Thompson.
George was married to Lily Coates in 1913.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte George Thompson, 35398, Royal Lancaster Regiment & 28786, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte George Thompson, 35398, 8 R. Lanc R.; 28786, 10 N. Lan R.; 28786, 1/5 N. Lan R.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
THOMPSON, George, aged 30, L.N.L.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, 76, Broughton Road, Skipton, died of wounds Oct. 9, 1918.
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Private George THOMPSON
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 57th (2/West Lancashire) Division
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25 October 1918
THOMPSON – October 9th, 1918, died of wounds received in France, Private George Thompson, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, aged 30 years.
25 October 1918
Skipton Angler Dies from Wounds
Private George Thompson, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, a well-known Skipton angler and a member of the Skipton Angling Club, died on October 9th in a French hospital from wounds received in the recent fighting. He was 30 years of age and one of two soldier sons of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of 76 Broughton Road, Skipton; his wife being the daughter of Mr. Jos. Coates, landlord of the Old George Hotel, Skipton. He was a warp-dresser at Colne prior to enlisting about two years ago, and had had two periods of service at the Front, being invalided home with trench foot on the first occasion. His brother, Lance-Corporal Arthur Thompson, is with the West Riding Regiment in France.
10 October 1919
THOMPSON – In loving memory of Pte. Geo. Thompson, Loyal North Lancs. Regiment, died of wounds in France October 9th, 1918.
Ever remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Coates and Family, Old George Hotel, Skipton.
THOMPSON – In loving memory of my dear husband, Pte. Geo. Thompson, Loyal North Lancs. Regiment, died of wounds in France October 9th, 1918.
Through all the changing scenes of my life
Deep in my heart his memory I cherish;
There is a link death cannot sever –
Love and remembrance live for ever.
From his loving wife, Old George Hotel, Skipton.
15 October 1920
THOMPSON – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private George Thompson, died of wounds in France, October 9th, 1918.
“To memory ever dear.”
From Father, Mother, Sister and Brothers, 76 Broughton Road, Skipton.
THOMPSON – In proud and loving memory of my dear husband, Pte. Geo. Thompson, who died of wounds in France, October 9th, 1918.
Cherished memories of one so dear
Are oft recalled by a silent tear.
From his loving Wife Lily, Hart’s Head Hotel, Skipton.
THOMPSON – In proud and loving memory of Pte. Geo. Thompson, who died of wounds in France, October 9th, 1918.
Ever remembered by all at Hart’s Head Hotel, Skipton.
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25 October 1918
THOMPSON – Died of wounds Oct. 9th, Pte. Geo. Thompson, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, 70, Broughton Road, Skipton, aged 30.
25 October 1918
Skipton Soldier Dies of Wounds
News has been received that Pte. George Thompson, of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, 76, Broughton Road, Skipton, died of wounds in hospital on Oct. 9th. Pte. Thompson, who was 30 years of age, enlisted about two years ego and went to the front and returned to England with trench feet. He had only been back in France eight weeks. He was formerly employed at Colne as a warpdresser, and married a daughter of Mr. Joseph Coates, landlord of the Old George Hotel, Skipton. He was a keen angler, being a member of the Skipton Angling Club. Another brother, Lance-Corpl. Arthur Thompson, is serving with the West Riding Regiment in France.
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