| Surname: | Thomson |
| Initials: | H J |
| Rank: | CQMS |
| Army Number: | 7687666 |
| Notes: | CMP. From London N13. He enlisted in to the CMP. Guards Armd Div Pro Coy. 30/3/46 to discharge. 26/8/48 He was awarded the BEM, 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 4 St. Georges Road, Palmers Green, London N 13. Hubert Jesse Thomson. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | British Empire Medal (London Gazette: 37442 Page: 628 Jan. 24, 1946) |
| Citation: | Normandy. Citation for BEM: CQMS THOMPSON landed with the GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISIONAL PROVOST COMPANY in NORMANDY during June 1944. Largely due to his outstanding ability and continuous hard work at all times and in all conditions, the Company has been tremendously assisted in carrying out its duties. CQMS THOMSON has shown great organising ability in administering a Company split up into small sections dispersed over a large area, and at times with the most difficult communications.Maj APM Guards Armd Div. Maj-Gen Comd Gds Armd Div, Lieut Gen G G Horrocks Commander 30 Corps. National Archive WO 373/86. |