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We remember William Maxwell Thompson
We remember William Maxwell Thompson
Timeline
Timeline
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9141642
18th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Engineers
Source:9141642
18th December 1917
service
British Army
Major
The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Source:4424439
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Maxwell |
| Initials | WM |
| Last Name | Thompson |
| Source | 4424439 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have awarded to William Thompson.
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeRoyal Engineers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Maxwell.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette dated 18 December 1917 | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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