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Thompson, W.A., Sgt., 1918

Information: Geordie at War Project

In Benwell (St.James) Churchyard is a family headstone for Thompson which reads:

In memory of
Sergt. William Atkinson Thompson, A.V.C.
Beloved son of
William M. & Hannah Thompson
Of Scotswood,
Fell in action May 28, 1918
Aged 33 years.
Also Evelyn May
Who died in infancy,
Jane Golding
Grandmother of the above
Died Sept.21, 1918 aged 60 years.
The above
William Michael Thompson
Died June 14 1945
And Hannah his wife
Died October 25 1949
Lest we forget.


The CWGC entry for Sergeant Thompson

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