Corps of Military Police
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Thomson | |
Initials:   | H. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/13771 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/11/1915. Formerly Pte. 2 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders No. S/8144 and Royal Highlanders. No. 13211. He was born in Greenock, enlisted in Glasgow and resided in Greenock. Died. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 23/5/1919 died Bagdad, Iraq from blood poisoning, 1/12/1919 Mary received £24 and 12/4/1920 a further £44-14-02. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Thomson, Hugh, MFP, No. P/13771, L/Cpl. Father Archibald Thomson of 14 South Street, Greenock, Scotland., 28/10/11920 he received 5/- per week for life. A second card shows Neil Thomson, No. 37272,1/8 Scottish Rifles, Pte and Hugh Thomson, No. P/13771, MFP. Dependant Miss Mary Thomson, 14 South Street, Greenock, sister and Mr A Thompson father. 14/3/1919 they received a gratuity of £28-16-04. Christian name on one card shown as Archibald. Hugh Thomson. |
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: | 23rd April 1919 |
Company: | MPF |
Cemetery: | BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY   IRAQ |
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