Born Darlington 1881. Son of Thomas F. Thmpson and Mary Thompson of 52, Lansdown Street, Hull (1911 Census), 7, Emma’s Terrace, Tomlinson Street, Hull and 6, Crystal Avenue, Hawthorne Avenue, Hull (Army records addresses). His father was from Carlisle. His mother from Darlington.
He joined the 1st King’s Own Scottish Borderers, on 08/03/1900, aged 19. Had a long disciplinary record for absence and drunkenness, and was imprisoned in Dundee for a breach of the peace, in 1907. Injured his ankle. Contracted Syphilis. Also qualified as a marksman and described of “very Good” Character. Served in South Africa and India. Awarded Kings and Queens’ South African medals with clasps.
A Time expired soldier and Reservist. Worked as a Labourer in civilian life. Resided in Shipley. Described as 5 foot, 8.5 ” tall, 37-39″ chest, 34″ waist, 124 lbs weight, grey eyes, brown hair, Tattoo of right forearm.
Husband of Myna Dorchester, of 13, Aire Street, Shipley and Oldham. They had three daughters, one out of wedlock. His wife was born in Berwick on Tweed.
He enlisted in Hull. Rejoined his KOSB regiment. Posted to France, on 11th Sept 1914. Appointed Corporal, on 20th April 1915. Promoted to Sergeant, on 7th May 1915. Contracted Trench Fever. Reduced in the ranks on 7th April 1916, for being drunk. Killed in action, on 03/09/1916, aged 35.
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. He had served in the army for 16 years and 180 days.
His army effects were left to his widow, Myna. She remarried on 10/11/1917 and moved to 37, Church Street, Berwick on Tweed (War pension records).
