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We remember Cecil Arthur Thompson
We remember Cecil Arthur Thompson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
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6th June 1897
1914
enlistment
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1914
1914
service
British Army
Pte
Unknown
ASC
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1914
1918
service
British Army
Pte
160633
MGC
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1918 - 1919
1933
marriage
Ruth Emily Clarke
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October 1933
1938
location
8 Long Road, Terrington St Clement, near Kings Lynn, Norfolk
United Kingdom
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1938 - July 1961
1961
location
Dun Rhoon, Marsh Road, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
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July 1961 - 1975
service
British Army
Private
201731
King's Royal Rifle Corps
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service
British Army
Private
160633
Machine Gun Corps
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service
British Army
Pte
201731
KRRC
18
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1975
dates
Age 77
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21st February 1975
1975
death
Not War Related
He died of a myocardial infarction while sitting outside at the front door step. He may also have had cancer due to smoking.
Terrington St Clement (Kings Lynn)
United Kingdom
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21st February 1975
burial
Not applicable.
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Long Road, Terrington St Clement, near Kings Lynn, Norfolk | United Kingdom | 1938 - July 1961 | ||
| Dun Rhoon, Marsh Road, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | July 1961 - 1975 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 201731 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 160633 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | Unknown | ASC | Pte | ||
| British Army | 201731 | KRRC | 18 | Pte | |
| British Army | 160633 | MGC | Pte |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thompson nee Hunt married Wm Thompson | mother | ||
| William Thompson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Emily Clarke | wife | October 1933 |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Arthur Thompson, 1897 - 1975 | Matthew143732 |
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