Walter THOMPSON MM

THOMPSON, Walter

Service Numbers: 7587, NX102451
Enlisted: 15 February 1917, Sydney, NSW
Last Rank: Lieutenant
Last Unit: Instructional Staff (AIF)
Born: Wahroonga, NSW, 4 May 1895
Home Town: Wahroonga, Ku-ring-gai, New South Wales
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Manufacturers Representative
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World War 1 Service

15 Feb 1917: Enlisted AIF WW1, Sergeant, 7587, 1st Infantry Battalion, Sydney, NSW
10 May 1917: Embarked Sergeant, 7587, 1st Infantry Battalion, HMAT Marathon, Sydney
10 May 1917: Involvement Sergeant, 7587, 1st Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '7' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Marathon embarkation_ship_number: A74 public_note: ''

World War 2 Service

6 Jul 1942: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lieutenant, NX102451, Victoria Barracks, Middle Head, NSW
7 Aug 1946: Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lieutenant, NX102451, Instructional Staff (AIF)

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Mrs. E. J. Thompson, Sylvania, Burns Road, Wahroonga, New South Wales

Military Medal

'In the operation of 21st September, 1918, near HARGICOURT when his platoon commander was wounded, Sergeant THOMPSON took command of the platoon and showed both dash and initiative. A party of the enemy were seen to entrench, but with great skill he got his men in behind them and took them prisoners. He then cleared the dugouts and trenches in the vicinity, and, reconnoitring furward, was able to give most valuable information. He showed considerable initiative and did excellent work throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

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