Mexborough and Swinton Times February 2 1918

Cpl. E. J. Thompson
(Lancs Fusiliers),

Corporal Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thompson, High St., Great Houghton, has died of wounds received in action on January 12.

He enlisted in October, 1915, and went to the Front in February, 1916.

Cpl. Thompson was previously employed at Brierley Colliery.

From C.W.G.C.:

Corporal
THOMPSON, E J
Service Number 242103
Died 18/01/1918
1st/6th Bn.
Lancashire Fusiliers

Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery