Memorial Details
Memorial
Panel Thompson M.C. Korea 1952 All Saints
Reference
R24.10
Place
ROTHBURY
Map ref
NU 057016
Original Location
All Saints' Church. In Memorial Chapel, on south wall.
Which war
Korea, 1952.
Memorial Description
One panel, 3 feet 6 inches high x 18 inches wide (1.06 m x 457 mm). Above the lettering is the badge of the Royal Artillery and underneath is the badge of the United Nations, both badges in relief and full colour. Lettering is incised in Roman capitals and painted blue.
Materials used
Oak panel.
Inscription
of our son
John Kidd Thompson, M.C.
Captain, the Royal Artillery
(Airborne Anti-Tank Regiment)
who gave his life serving
with the
United Nations in Korea
23rd June 1952.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Parents
Present condition
Good
Notes
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Janet Brown; Tony Harding
Northumberland Gazette 04/09/2003 carries an article with photo of John Kidd Thompson. See link below.
Northumberland Gazette 04/09/2003 carries an article with photo of John Kidd Thompson. See link below.
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; the late A.H. Tweddle; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding
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Panel Thompson M.C. Korea 1952 All Saints (R24.10)
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