THOMPSON Arthur Claude
6/2776 Company Quartermaster Sergeant, Canterbury Infantry Brigade, WW1
25991 Legion of Frontiersmen, New Zealand
CITATION
Military Medal
Gazetted 17 December 1917, p13201
Operations Gravenstafel 30th September to 5th October 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Every night fro 30th September to 3rd October he led his ration party through heavy artillery fire, thus keeping the front line troops constantly supplied with water and rations. He displayed great bravery and disregard for his personal safety and set a fine example to the men under his command.
AWARDS
Military Medal
1914-15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Gallipoli Lapel Badge
Gallipoli Medallion
Frontiersman Pioneer Axe [1950]
Legion Long Service & Efficiency Medal [1949]
NOTES
Born 1 July 1887 Feilding, New Zealand
Died 31 January 1980 Auckland, New Zealand
Ashes Buried Schnapper Rock Cemetery, [North Div Rsa Ash Lawn Sec 2, Block B, Row A, Plot 26]
OBITUARY
25991 THOMPSON Arthur Claude, MM, Pnr
It is with regret that we have to report the passing over of one of our oldest members. Tommie, as we knew him, was one of the old stalwarts always prepared to do his best. Tommie served in Egypt 1915-16, Gallipoli 1915, Western Europe 1916-18 earning the Military Medal for bravery and being discharged with the rank of Second Lieutenant. Tommie was never satisfied with just belonging, in anything he did it had to be for the good of the whole. He served three terms as OC of ‘A’ Squadron and on finding himself unable to serve fully, retained his interest, but transferred his activities to the Kings Empire Veterans. He then took over the job of organiser and brought the outfil back to life continuing to be active till ill-health stopped him just prior to his death in his 93rd year. He will be missed by a great number especially his wife and family to whom we offer our deepest sympathy. God Guard Thee Tommie, all Frontiersmen especially the members of ‘A’ Squadron.
