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We remember John Gamble Thomson
We remember John Gamble Thomson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
James Pendrigh Thomson
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1880
1884
sibling
Alfred Montague Stanley Thomson
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1884
1890
sibling
Frank Douglas Thomson
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1890
1892
1903
sibling
Florence Isobel Merrill
Thomson
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22nd April 1903
1915
employment
Farmer
Nyabing, Western Australia
Australia
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23rd June 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
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25th June 1915
1918
dates
Age 26
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24th April 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
2679
51st Australian Infantry Battalion
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24th April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
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24th April 1918
burial
Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Gamble |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Thomson |
| Source | 8087381 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2679 | 51st Australian Infantry Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Jane Anderson | mother | ||
| James Thomson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Pendrigh Thomson | brother | 1880 | |
| Frank Douglas Thomson | brother | 1890 | |
| Florence Isobel Merrill nee Thomson | sister | 22nd April 1903 | |
| Alfred Montague Stanley Thomson | brother | 1884 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey-Blue | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-23 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-23 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Villers-Bretonneux MemorialMemorial site for Lance Corporal 2679 John Gamble Thomson
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Katanning War MemorialKatanning, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men who served and died in WW1 and later in WW2. Nyabing, Western Australia place of association for John Gamble Thomson.
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Kathy30586
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Katanning War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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