'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: 17 June 1919

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 16 July 1917
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: 17 June 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 68, p. 7