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We remember Charles Thompson
We remember Charles Thompson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
enlistment
Orbost Vic
Australia
Source:9093824
18th September 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
392
4th Brigade
14th Battalion
Source:9093824
18th September 1914 - 1st September 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Gastric Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:9093824
12th May 1915 - 11th June 1915
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
392
4th Brigade
14th Battalion
Source:9093824
1st September 1916 - 4th January 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
392
4th Brigade
14th Battalion
Source:9093824
4th January 1917 - 26th May 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9093824
11th April 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
392
4th Brigade
14th Battalion
Source:9093824
26th May 1917 - 10th October 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9093824
26th September 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
392
4th Brigade
14th Battalion
Source:9093824
10th October 1917 - 1st April 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
392
4th Brigade
14th Battalion
Source:9093824
1st April 1918 - 1919
children
J Thompson
Source:9093831
employment
Labourer
Source:9093818
1972
death
Not War Related
Died of Pneumonia and Heart Disease
War Veterans Home Narrabeen NSW
Australia
Source:9093831
20th November 1972
burial
Sydney NSW
Australia
Source:9093831
sibling
Arthur Thompson
Source:9093831
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Thompson |
| Source | 9093818 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 392 | 4th Brigade | 14th Battalion | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 392 | 4th Brigade | 14th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 392 | 4th Brigade | 14th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 392 | 4th Brigade | 14th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 392 | 4th Brigade | 14th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 392 | 4th Brigade | 14th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Thompson | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Thompson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Thompson | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Repatriation Records of Charles Thompson | Jess120243 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Charles Thompson | Jess120243 |
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