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We remember James Edward Thompson
We remember James Edward Thompson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
enlistment
Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:4418368
7th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1234
13th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:4418368
7th December 1914 - 21st April 1916
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
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28th December 1915 - 11th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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13th March 1916 - 21st April 1916
employment
Miner
Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:4418368
service
British Army
Private
13/1234
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:4418368
service
British Army
Private
1234
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:7005736
1916
death
Died of wounds
Gunshot wounds to both legs and fractured tibia left arm on 9th April 1916. Arrived at the 1st General Hospital Etretat on the 14th April and died from his injuries at 7.20 am on the 21st.
Etretat, Seine Maritime
France
Source:7005736
Source:4418368
21st April 1916
burial
Seine-Maritime
Buried in the military section of the Churchyard in Etretat.
France
Source:7005736
Source:4418368
sibling
Margaret Annie Thompson
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sibling
Sarah Jane Thompson
Source:4418368
sibling
Dorothy Thompson
Source:4418368
location
9 Princess Street, Wombwell, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:4418368
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Thompson |
| Source | 4418368 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Princess Street, Wombwell, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13/1234 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 1234 | 13th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 1234 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Thompson nee Lawson | mother | ||
| James William Thompson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Annie Thompson | sister | ||
| Sarah Jane Thompson | sister | ||
| Dorothy Thompson | sister |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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James with his three sistersIn uniform before leaving for Egypt in December 1915
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The gravestone of James Edward Thompson.The gravestone in the churchyard of the Etretat church where James is buried.Contributed by:
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J E ThompsonPhotograph of James Edward Thompson which was published in The Barnsley Chronicle on May 27th 1916. Image with thanks to the Barnsley Archives.Contributed by:
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Barnsley Chronicle ArticleAn article about James Thompson which was published in the Barnsley Chronicle on 20th May 1916. Article with thanks to the Barnsley Archives.Contributed by:
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Barnsley Chronicle Roll of HonourA roll of honour featuring James Thompson which was published in the Barnsley Chronicle on May 27th 1916. new clipping with thanks to the Barnsley Archives.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James with his three sisters | Roy34816 | |
| The gravestone of James Edward Thompson. | Roy34816 | |
| J E Thompson | Fay43329 | |
| Barnsley Chronicle Article | Fay43329 | |
| Barnsley Chronicle Roll of Honour | Fay43329 | |
| Telegram of his wounding | Roy34816 |
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