George Francis Thompson
A Corporal with 1st Battalion, George died on 25th of May 1940 aged 26.
George was born at Lowestoft on 12 March 1914, a son of Harry and Georgeanna Thompson. He was baptised at Christ Church, Lowestoft, on 10 May 1914 and his family lived at 112 Carlton Road and this was still their home in 1921. By 1939 his family were living at 98 Blackheath Road, Kirkley.
George served with the Suffolk Regiment as part of the British Expeditionary Force that went to France in late 1939. His battalion was part of the 3rd Division commanded by Major-General Bernard Montgomery.
The 1st Battalion were part of the fighting retreat to Dunkirk and the official casualty list states that George died of his wounds on 25 May 1940.
some photos of George Thompson who died during the evacuation of Dunkirk. He was my grandads brother and there were eight Lowestoft brothers that all went to war. My grandad was Malcolm Thompson. George was the only one that didn’t survive the war. My grandfather Malcolm Thompson was in 1 commando 4 troop and served in various campaigns including the battle of hill 170. I have been doing research mainly on my grandfather and Hill 170 (such an important and fierce battle) but may have other info, photos and newspaper articles if it’s of interest. CREDIT:Gavin Cross
George Thompson
98
Blackheath Road
Lowestoft
United Kingdom
52.461133, 1.7276066
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George was my great uncle…
George was my great uncle. My mum's uncle.
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