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We remember Ernest Bass Thompson
We remember Ernest Bass Thompson
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
1914
enlistment
Mophetville South Australia
Australia
Source:8991915
19th August 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
354
3rd Light Horse Regiment
B Squadron
Source:8991915
19th August 1914 - 5th December 1915
1914
location
4 Victoria Street Goodwood South Australia
Australia
their own address
Source:8991911
19th August 1914
1914
dates
Age 32
Source:8991911
22nd October 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Serious Gun Shot Wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:8991915
7th August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Dysentry and sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8991915
19th September 1915 - 2nd November 1915
1915
discharge
Source:8991915
5th December 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
1097
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9062249
5th December 1915 - 11th November 1918
employment
Land Surveyor
Source:8991911
sibling
Maud Thompson
Source:8991915
sibling
Ethel Thompson
Source:8991915
sibling
Kathleen Thompson
Source:8991915
sibling
Percy Thompson
Source:8991915
sibling
Jessie Thompson
Source:8991915
sibling
Margaret Thompson
Source:8991915
sibling
Lilian Thompson
Source:8991915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Bass |
| Initials | EB |
| Last Name | Thompson |
| Source | 8991911 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Victoria Street Goodwood South Australia | Australia | their own address | known 19th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 354 | 3rd Light Horse Regiment | B Squadron | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 1097 | Royal Naval Reserve | Sub Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Thompson | mother | ||
| Arthur R Thompson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Thompson | sister | ||
| Ethel Thompson | sister | ||
| Kathleen Thompson | sister | ||
| Percy Thompson | brother | ||
| Jessie Thompson | sister | ||
| Margaret Thompson | sister | ||
| Lilian Thompson | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-24 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Certificate of Compentency as Second MateCertificate presented to Ernest Bass Thompson qualifying him as a second mate for international journeys on a ship.
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Certificate of Compentency for Master of ShipPhoto of Ernest B Thompson's competency certificate to be Master of shipContributed by:
Jess120243
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jess120243 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Bass Thompson British Service Record | Jess120243 | |
| Commisioned in the RNR - London Gazette | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Compentency as Second Mate | Jess120243 | |
| Certificate of Compentency for Master of Ship | Jess120243 |
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We remember Ernest Bass Thompson
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