| Regimental number | 12/886 |
| Address | Pakuranga |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, Andrew S Thompson, Pakuranga |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | No 16 (Waikat) Company, 3rd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'On the 13th June 1917, when the situation was very obscure he boldly led his patrol into the enemy's sector under heavy fire of all calibers, obtained and sent back very useful information, established and held an important position against strong bombing attacks until reinforced, thereby ensuring the success of subsequent operations that day. He has at all times done excellent work and shown a splendid example of devotion to duty.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 December 1917. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | London Rifle Brigade Cemetery (Plot IV, Row C, Grave No 18), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: A.S. and M.J. Thompson, Tanmure, Auckland. Native of Pakuranga, Auckland |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. He was wounded near Flers on September 27th 1916, while endeavouring to obtain some information on the situation at a certain place, that was urgently wanted. During the whole time he has been with the Battalion he has done consistently good work."'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'On the 13th June 1917, when the situation was very obscure he boldly led his patrol into the enemy's sector under heavy fire of all calibres, obtained and sent back very useful information, established and held an important position against strong bombing attacks until reinforced, thereby ensuring the success of subsequent operations that day. He has at all times done excellent work and shown a splendid
example of devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |