| Regimental number | 33068 |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Thomson, Eastlea Takapau |
| Rank on embarkation | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 88 Athenic on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1918. When his platoon commander became a
casualty early in the morning, Sergeant Thomson took charge, reorganised his sections, reached his objective, secured touch with his flanks, and consolidated his position. A few hours later he led forward a patrol and reconnoitred the outer ramparts of the town. Here he gained important information and consolidated the ground gained. Throughout the operation he showed excellent qualities of
leadership and a splendid example of courage.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 68, p. 7 |