LEATHERHEAD WAR MEMORIALS - WWII
Rifleman Frederick Reginald Thompson
1st Bn. The London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles
Town Memorial World War II
London Irish Rifles
Further research is necessary to establish what may be known of the circumstances of Fred Thompson's death.
Fred Thompson lived with his parents at what was then 156 Kingston Road, near the corner with Aperdele Road.
He was at Leatherhead Secondary School.
He worked at Jackson's the greengrocers which was second next door to the family home.
News of his death was received in November 1943.
His nephew, Frank Reginald Thompson, born in December 1943, was named after him and his brother Frank who was killed on 26th October 1942.¹
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THOMPSON, Frederick Reginald: 6092514:
Age 24 Regiment: Royal Ulster Rifles Unit Text: 1st Bn. The London Irish Rifles Date of Death: 28/10/1943 Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, of Leatherhead, Surrey. ALAMEIN MEMORIAL/E His brother, Frank
Richard James Thompson, also fell. image via Mrs Edith Thompson, sister-in-law: Frederick is listed as Reginald Frederick on the CWGC database and this is being investigated. |
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Sources
1. Mrs Edith Thompson, sister in law, Great Bookham
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