Thompson, Fred –

Husband of Mrs. Thompson, of 9, Saturn Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Joined the Lancashire Fusiliers in 1902 and was a reservist when the war broke out. Formerly Private 8665, 2nd Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Transferred to Machine Gun Corps 02/12/1916.

Personal details

  • Surname: Thompson
  • Forename: Fred
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 4th Company.
  • Service number: 70792
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: M.M. & Bar

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 21/05/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5e
  • Bolton Chronicle: 15/06/1917

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