In Heworth (St. Mary) Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave of :-

D. Thompson
Able Seaman R.N. D/JX285954
H.M.S. Lookout
10th October 1945 Age 23

His Brother George
A.B., RN. H.M.S. “Dulverton”
Was Killed at Sea
13th November 1943 Age 32

He was the son of William Henry and Jane Thompson, of Felling, Gateshead and the husband of Hannah Thompson, of Gateshead.

A flower block reads:-

A tribute
to my dear sons
George & David
Thompson

Heslop’s Local Advertiser 19/10/1946 reports:
Thompson, (Elliot Street, Felling). David, died through war service on Oct.10th, 1945, aged 23, after service on H.M.S. Lookout. Also George, lost Aegean Sea, on Nov. 13th. 1943, aged 32, H.M.S. Dulverton.

Heslop’s Local Advertiser 18/10/1947 reports:
Thompson, Felling, David R.N., died through war service Oct.10, 1945, also George, R.N. lost at sea, Nov.13, 1943.

See Able Seaman George Thompson

David Thompson is remembered in our List of Ships’ Crews.