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We remember Cyril A Thompson
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Timeline
Timeline
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8999874
21st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
Norfolk Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8999874
21st August 1916
service
British Army
Private
13583
Norfolk Regiment
Source:4129701
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril A |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Thompson |
| Source | 4129701 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13583 | Norfolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Norfolk Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
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13583 Private Cyril A. THOMPSONAugust 1917 – at No.9 Ampthill Command Depot (A.C.D.) seven men have been recognised for gallant and brave service at the Front. 13583 Private Cyril A. THOMPSON (8th Norfolks) received the Military Medal for playing an instrumental part under heavy shell fire in defeating a German counter attack on October 21-23, 1916 by keeping his Lewis machine gun at work. [Private Thompson survived the war and died on February 23, 1919 of influenza. He is buried in South Ealing Cemetery].
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| 13583 Private Cyril A. THOMPSON | Stephen117638 |
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