Corps of Military Police
Soldier Details:
| Surname: | Thompson | |
| Initials: | J. | |
| Rank: | Sergeant | |
| Army No.: | 357 | |
| Notes: | MMP. Formerly 1 Dragoon Guards, transferred to MMP 17/4/1893. He was born at Eston and enlisted 24/11/87, occupation Labourer. Died 12/9/05 in Cairo, Egypt, widow Ellen M Thomopson left £33.12.6d. Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. James Thompson. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)
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1. Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal | Gazette Date: 1901-07-05 | Gazette Issue: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 | Gazette Page: 189 |
| Citation: Clasp: Cape Colony. |
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2. Decoration: King's South Africa Medal | Gazette Date: 1902-12-23 | Gazette Issue: KSA Medal Roll WO 100/355 | Gazette Page: 300 |
| Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. |
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