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Alfred Hamilton Thompson

In memory of:

Lieutenant Alfred Hamilton Thompson

September 26, 1918

Military Service

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Additional Information

Son of W. M. and Julia K. Thompson, of Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 512 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

LONGUENESSE (ST OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

V. E. 29.

Location:

LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY is on the southern outskirts of St Omer and is about 45 kilometres south-east of Calais. When approaching the cemetery from St. Omer centre follow in the direction of Abbeville on the D 928. As you leave the town towards Longuenesse drive up the hill for about 600 metres and the cemetery is on your left.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Medal– Medals of Lieutenant Alfred Hamilton Thompson. Officially engraved on edge: Lieut. A.H. Thompson. RAF Observer wing accompanied medals.

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    Medal – Medals of Lieutenant Alfred Hamilton Thompson. Officially engraved on edge: Lieut. A.H. Thompson. RAF Observer wing accompanied medals.
  • Photo of Alfred Hamilton Thompson– From The War Book of Upper Canada College, edited by Archibald Hope Young, Toronto, 1923. This book is a Roll of Honour including former students who served during the First World War.

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    Photo of Alfred Hamilton Thompson
    Photo of Alfred Hamilton Thompson – From The War Book of Upper Canada College, edited by Archibald Hope Young, Toronto, 1923. This book is a Roll of Honour including former students who served during the First World War.
  • Memorial Tablet– Lt. Alfred Hamilton Thompson is remembered on this brass Memorial Tablet. It was unveiled on May 1, 1921 in memory of Upper Canada College students who died on active service during the First World War. Upper Canada College is located in Toronto, Ontario.

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    Memorial Tablet
    Memorial Tablet – Lt. Alfred Hamilton Thompson is remembered on this brass Memorial Tablet. It was unveiled on May 1, 1921 in memory of Upper Canada College students who died on active service during the First World War. Upper Canada College is located in Toronto, Ontario.

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