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Thompson, Elijah

Rank : Company Sergeant Major

Army Number : 1273

Unit : 1/5th Bn

Biography :

Enlisted at Oakham, Rutland as a member of the Oakham Territorials. Served with the 1/5th Bn in World War One, entering France 28.2.1915. Killed in action in France and Flanders campaign 10.3.1916, aged 21. He is buried at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France.

On the photograh, Elijah is the man seated.

Date of Birth : 1894

Place of Birth : Lubenham, Leicestershire

Date of Death : 10.3.1916

Place of Death : France

Period of Service : 1910s

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : France and Flanders

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