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We remember James Mcaulay Thomson
We remember James Mcaulay Thomson
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1916
1916
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Mcaulay |
| Initials | JM |
| Last Name | Thomson, |
| Source | 9146749 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 3058 | 2nd South African Infantry | One of the last 120 men to leave Delville Wood | Acting Company Sergeant Major | |
| South African Services | 3058 | 2nd South African Infantry | Second Lieutenant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration |
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" A personal list of Lives, discovery and remembrance "More about " A personal list of Lives, discovery and remembrance "
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South Africans at Delville Wood, Somme, July 1916More about South Africans at Delville Wood, Somme, July 1916
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 |
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