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Thompson, J., CQMS., 1920

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Newburn (St Michael) Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

9406 C. Qmr. Serjt.
J. Thompson
Northumberland Fusiliers
9th March 1920, age 44

John was the husband of Charlotte, 18 Derwent Avenue, Newburn. He enlisted on 7th September 1914 with the 12th Battalion and was later transferred to the 85th T.R. and was discharged on 6th August 1917. He received the Silver War Badge on the 26th September 1917.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

John Thompson is remembered at Scotswood on S84.02 and at Whorlton on W53.01


The CWGC entry for Company Quartermaster Sergeant Thompson

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk

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