Orders, Decorations and Medals

India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (4447 Pte. E. Thompson, 1st Bn. Dorset Regt.) nearly extremely fine £180-220

Private Edward Thompson was severely wounded by a gunshot in the back, during the attack on Dargai Heights, 20 October 1897. The Dorsets took a prominent part in the storming of Dargai, with Private S. Vickery of the regiment winning the Victoria Cross.