| Surname: | Thompson |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 2160871 |
| Notes: | CMP. 245 (Beach) Pro Coy. He was born and resided in Barrow-In-Furness and formerly served in the Royal Engineers. 245 Pro Coy, Unit War Diary WO 171/390. 8/6/44, 04.00 L/Cpl Thompson and Shafer killed by bomb. Casualty List 1483/14, North West Europe, Killed in Action, 6/6/1944. Casualty List 1540/57, corrections, Casualty to the following Soldier whose name appeared on previous List with date of casualty incorrectly reported, occurred n date as now shown, previous List 1483/14, 8/6/1944. 7/9/49 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal. Address:- 7a Steamer Street, Barrow in Furness, Lancs. Inscription on gravestone: Sadly missed by his loving wife, son Trevor, family and Friends. Greater love hath no man. RIP. John Thompson. |
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| Date of Death: | June 8, 1944 |
| Company: | 245 PRO COY |
| CWGC Link: | 2337577 |
| Cemetery: | HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY, FRANCE 🇫🇷 |
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