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We remember George Alexander Thompson
We remember George Alexander Thompson
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1876
sibling
Frederick Straughan Thompson
Source:8498466
1876
1881
location
Garth Heads Inductrial Dwelling Section No. 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503263
1881
1891
location
Home for Destitute Boys, Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8503263
1891
1905
employment
Postman
Post Office
Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
Source:8503260
October 1905
1908
employment
R Postman
Post Office
Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
Source:8503260
February 1908
1911
location
19 Blacket Street, Bishop Auckland, Co, Durham
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8503263
1911 - 1917
1911
employment
Postman
Post office
Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
Source:8503260
June 1911
1914
marriage
Evelyn Dawson
Source:8498431
17th August 1914
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9205620
1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
3835
London Regiment
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:9205620
1915 - 31st December 1916
1915
children
George Thompson
Source:8498461
11th April 1915
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
371584
London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:9205620
1st January 1917 - 24th April 1918
1917
children
Douglas Thompson
Source:8498461
12th April 1917
employment
Postman
Post Office
Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
Source:8503260
service
British Army
Serjeant
371584
London Regiment
Source:4132716
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9205620
1918
death
Killed in Action
Died during German Bombardment at start of Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux
Somme
France
Source:7489241
Source:8503260
24th April 1918
burial
Somme
He was buried about 50 yards behind his trench and a wooden cross was erected by the pioneers, with name, regiment and number. His body was not found for re-interment.
France
Panel 87
Source:7489241
Source:8503260
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Blacket Street, Bishop Auckland, Co, Durham | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1911 - 1917 | |
| Garth Heads Inductrial Dwelling Section No. 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 | |
| Home for Destitute Boys, Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom | away from home address | 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 371584 | London Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3835 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 371584 | London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Thompson | son | 11th April 1915 | |
| Douglas Thompson | son | 12th April 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Straughan Thompson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Straughan Thompson | brother | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Dawson | wife | 17th August 1914 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ken8977 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ken8977 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ken8977 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ken8977 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ken8977 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Record | Ken8977 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George with wife Evelyn and eldest son George | Ken8977 | |
| George's sons | Ken8977 | |
| George's family | Ken8977 | |
| Brother Frederick | Ken8977 | |
| Marriage | Ken8977 | |
| 1881 Census | Ken8977 | |
| 1891 Census | Ken8977 | |
| George A Thompson | Ken8977 | |
| 1881 Census | Ken8977 | |
| 1911 Census | Ken8977 | |
| Post Office Records | Ken8977 | |
| Post Office Records | Ken8977 | |
| Post Office Records | Ken8977 |
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