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We remember John W Thompson
We remember John W Thompson
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
16006
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:4419280
service
British Army
Private
16006
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:4419280
1916
death
Source:8697816
1st July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John W |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Thompson |
| Source | 4419280 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16006 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 16006 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private |
Media
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John W Thompson from Barnsley IndependentA young man in uniform, bare headed. From the Barnsley Independent 26 August 1916, with thanks to Barnsley Archives.
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary ArtworkMore about Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary Artwork
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Officers and Men of the 9th KOYLI who Died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 9th KOYLI who Died 1/7/1916
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Joanna19174 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| John W Thompson from Barnsley Independent | Linda571 |
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