THOMPSON Albert

Also appears in the memorial book for the regiment in Worcester Cathedral.

The following information has been researched by and is courtesy of John Barry:
1939 Register
The Lodge, Newark Road, Newark
Arthur Thompson, born 26th September 1886, Foreman, Gypsum Cement Mills
Florence Thompson, 15th March 1885, Unpaid Domestic Duties
Albert Thompson, born 2nd May 1918, Public Vehicle Driver
Harold Thompson, born 2nd June 1920, Electrician’s Apprentice
Frank Thompson, born 5th February 1926, At School

Army Casualty List
Wounded
145786 Thompson A. Gnr (Dvr. Mech) 53 A. L. Lt Regt. (handwritten Died of wds)

Royal Artillery Casualty Card:
Army No: 145786 Rank: Gnr R.A. (Y List Ex 53rd A/L Lt. Regt.) Name: Thompson Albert Age: not given Country of birth: not given Date of death: not given Place of death: not given Cause of death: not given
Place of birth: Nottingham, Notts
Place of Domicile: Nottingham, Notts
Theatre or country where death occurred: Wes/Eur

Newark Advertiser 28th June 1944
Gunner A. Thompson of Coddington
News has been received at Coddington that Gunner Albert Thompson is in hospital in England having received serious wounds in the course of his service with an Airborne Division in Normandy. Sympathy is extended from all in Coddington to his wife, mother and family with the hope that more reassuring news will soon be received.

Newark Advertiser 19th July 1944
Gunner A. Thompson of Coddington
The funeral of Gunner Albert Thompson took place on Monday at All Saints Church, Coddington, to which the coffin, draped with the Union Jack had been sent from a military hospital where Gunner Thompson died of the wounds he received in the fighting, with an Airborne Division, in Normandy. He was 26 years of age and prior to joining the Forces, was on the staff of the Lincolnshire Road Car Co. Much sympathy is extended from all in the village, to his wife and baby daughter, and to his mother and family. The service was conducted by Rev. G. Morgan, and the lesson taken from the Book of Wisdom was read by Rev. Bee. Mr Rick was at the organ and the choir was led by Mr Ross. The hymns “Lead us Heavenly Father, lead us” (his favourite) and “Rock of Ages” and Psalm 23 were sung. As the cortege left the church, “O Rest in the Lord” was played.

The report concludes with a list of the family mourners.