| Surname: | Thompson |
| Initials: | W J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/8805 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 11/4/1915. Shown as 19/4/1915 to 24/3/1916 on medal roll page B612. Formerly Pte. 1 Company, Army Cyclist Corps. No. 15872. 14/12/18 Discharged, surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. Info from Pension Index Card:- Thompson, William James, MFP, P/8805, 3704 - 292026, 15872, 25/6/18 to discharge, C/O Bellside Coal Co. Northumberland, VV.50.1384, Ad 24/7/18 at 27/6, from 26/6/18 to 23/7/18, 2/MT/1303. William James Thompson. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/122 Jan. 23, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B87800. Enlisted 5/8/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 28years 9months. Served abroad. |