Memorial
Captain John Kidd Thompson
Current Location
Capt Thompson is also commemorated in Morpeth King Edward VI School, Rothbury Parish Church and on Rothbury memorial Cross, United Reformed (formerly Presbyterian) Church (now closed), Thropton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE65 7ND, England
OS Grid Reference
NU 02862 02251
Denomination
United Reformed
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 33975
- Description
- WALL-MOUNTED BRASS PLAQUE ON OAK BACKBOARD. INCISED BLACK LETTERING. SINGLE LINE BORDER IN BLACK.
- Inscription
- IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF/ CAPT. JOHN KIDD THOMPSON/ M.C. R.A./ KILLED IN ACTION/ KOREA, JUNE 23RD 1952/ ERECTED BY HIS PARENTS.
- War
- Korean War (1950-1953)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- surname, rank, date of death,regiment,place of death,forename,manner of death,relationships,decorations
- Sponsor Type
- private
- Sponsored By
- By his parents-Mr & Mrs Andrew Thompson of Townfoot
Ceremonies
Unveiled
19 Oct 1952
Revd A A Smith-The Minister of the Church
Components
- Plaque
Height: 200mm
Width: 250mm
Made from: Brass
Condition: Unknown
- Morpeth Herald 24 Oct 1952