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THOMPSON Robert Straughan AB

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/68603

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SKR/DAT/IP/68603
Title
THOMPSON Robert Straughan AB
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: THOMPSON;

Forename(s): Robert Straughan;

Initials: RS;

Rank: AB;

Resided in: Jesmond;

Previous Regiment: RNVR;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 189 Coy;

How killed: DOW;

Where: France;

When killed: 29-Jul-1916;

Other Data: Died of wounds in 6th Casualty Clearing Station (GSW left thigh, left side Neck & Back 28/7/16)
Burial: Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (FR 12)
Service History: Enlisted 9/6/15 ; Draft for MEF (1st Class Scout) 5/10/15, joined Nelson Bn. 21/10/15-29/5/16 transferred to 2nd Brigade MG Company
Notes: A Printer ; b.15/10/1896 ; Next-of-Kin & home address: Mother, Jane Ann, 55 Dinsdale Rd., Jesmond, Newcastle-on-Tyne.;

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description
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