The Barry Hobbs Collection of Great War Medals

Three: Gunner A. W. Thompson, Royal Garrison Artillery, who was killed in action while serving with the 48th Heavy Battery at the Battle of the Aisne on 14 September 1914

1914 Star (35387 Gnr: A. Thompson. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (35387 Gnr. A. W. Thompson. R.A.); Memorial Plaque (Arthur William Thompson) in card envelope, nearly extremely fine (4) £160-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Barry Hobbs Collection of Great War Medals.

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Arthur William Thompson was born in 1891 in Kingsthorpe, Northampton and attested for the Royal Artillery in Northampton. He served during the Great War on the Western Front with the 48th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery from 17 August 1914. As part of the 3rd Division, this Battery saw action at the battles of Mons, the Marne, and the Aisne.

Gunner Thompson was killed in action during the latter battle on 14 September 1914. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Thompson, of 42, Monks Pond Street, Northampton and is buried in Vailly British Cemetery, France.