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We remember Robert Thompson
We remember Robert Thompson
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:9356652
25th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound. Left leg amputated.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9356652
25th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Left Leg amputated following a gun shot wound.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9356652
25th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
1/9503
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:4420681
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Thompson |
| Source | 4420681 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1/9503 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
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Wound/Discharge PapersMarked for "Home", Robert had his left leg amputated following a gun shot wound (GSW) received on 25th September 1915 - the first day of the Battle of Loos.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wound/Discharge Papers | Gareth130963 | |
| Medal card | Gareth130963 | |
| Silver War Badge | Gareth130963 |
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