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THOMPSON, ARTHUR PERCIVAL

    Originating from: Sauris Manitoba Canada
    Date of birth (dd-mm-yyyy): 02-07-1918
    Born in: Sauris Manitoba Canada
    Parents: Arthur Wellsby and Ethel Iva.
    Date of death (dd-mm-yyyy): 28-09-1944
    Age at death: 26 year
    Reason of death: His tank was fired upon by an 88mm gun and caught fire, killing him.
    Presumed place of death: About half a kilometer from Oostbrecht, Belgium.
    Temporary cemetery: At the cemetary of Rijkevorsel, Belgium.
    Final cemetery: Canadian War Cemetery
    Grave number (plot, row, grave): 11 C 11
    Rank: Lieutenant
    Country served: Canada

    Honours:

    1939-1945-star

    France and Germany Star

    Defence Medal

    War Medal 1939-1945

    Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp

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