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We remember John S Thomson
We remember John S Thomson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:5476720
2nd September 1914
1915
events
Home Front
Training
Dorking
United Kingdom
12th January 1915, inspected by G.O.C. Central Force.
Source:4428386
4th January 1915 - 26th January 1915
1915
events
Home Front
Training
Reigate
United Kingdom
Ordered to suspend ordinary training and entrench with all Officers and men available for a fortnight.
Source:4428386
27th January 1915 - 8th February 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4428386
21st June 1916 - 22nd November 1916
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:4428386
29th November 1916 - 29th June 1917
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:4428386
3rd July 1917 - 16th March 1919
service
British Army
Private
2981
London Regiment
Source:4428386
service
British Army
Private
510424
London Regiment
Source:4428386
1973
death
Not War Related
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:4428386
23rd November 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John S |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Thomson |
| Source | 4428386 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2981 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 510424 | London Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Thomson | mother | ||
| James Mcmuldrow Thomson | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'4" |
Media
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John S ThomsonJohn S Thomson in London Scottish uniform, picture taken in unknown studio. P
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Sign up paper for J S ThomsonAttestation of John Swan Thomson 2nd September 1914Contributed by:
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Group photo 2/14th London ScottishGroup photo of 2/14th London Scottish outside hut probably early 1916, annotated with surnamesContributed by:
Martin265
Communities
Communities
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2/14th London Scottish group photoMore about 2/14th London Scottish group photo
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Nile trip 7th to 13th October 1917More about Nile trip 7th to 13th October 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Martin265 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Martin265 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John S Thomson | Martin265 | |
| John S Thomson | Martin265 | |
| Sign up paper for J S Thomson | Martin265 | |
| Group photo 2/14th London Scottish | Martin265 |
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