Name : Frederick David Thompson Son of : the late David Thompson (died 1914) and Mary Jane Thompson (née Young), of Farringford Farm Cottage, Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Born : 1881, Brighstone. |
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Census information : 1891 : David and [Mary] Jane Thompson, with their children including Frederick aged 9, are at Drapers, Brook Side, Brighstone. David Thompson is a Farm Servant (Carter). 1901 : David and Mary Thompson, with their children including Frederick aged 19, are at Bartlett's Farm, Brading. David Thompson is a Shepherd, Frederick David Thompson is an Agricultural Labourer. 1911 : David and Jane Thompson are at 37 Prince St, Ryde. David Thompson is a Carter. Frederick David Thompson emigrated to Australia at about the age of 24, settling in Sydney, and continued to work as a labourer. He was killed in action at Gallipoli. |
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Service Details : Private 352 Frederick David Thompson, 2nd Bn. Australian Infantry |
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Casualty Details : Died : 20 May 1915 aged 35. Buried at : Lone Pine (Australian) Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey. CWGC record ... Australian War Memorial record ... Australian Imperial Forces Project record |
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Commemorated on these Memorials :
Brighstone War Memorial St Mary's Church Roll of Honour |
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Photographs :
Panel 34 Photo provided by : Sandra McKessar of the Spirits of Gallipoli website. |
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Acknowledgments :
Janet Griffin for research |
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Page status :
Page last updated : 17 August 2012 |