Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Thompson Korea 1952 Presbyterian
Reference
T16.02
Place
THROPTON
Map ref
NU 028022
Original Location
Presbyterian Church (United Reformed Church) Closed
Which war
Korean 1950-3
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 19/10/1952 by minister Rev A.A. Smith
Memorial Description
Plaque, 8 inches high x 10 inches wide (203 mm x 254 mm) on a wood pattress which is 1� inches (38 mm) wider all round. There is a single line border. Lettering is in Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Brass on oak pattress.
Inscription
of
Capt. John Kidd Thompson
M.C., R.A.
aged 33
Killed in action
Korea, June 23rd 1952
Erected by his Parents.
Names
See above.
Who commissioned
Mr and Mrs Andrew Thompson of Townfoot Rothbury
Notes
1. See Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown
Morpeth Herald 24/10/1952 reports unveiling and gives details of Capt. Thompson. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Morpeth Herald 24/10/1952 reports unveiling and gives details of Capt. Thompson. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Research acknowledgements
P. Thirkell; J. Brown; Rothbury & Coquetdale L.H.S.
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