Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 2 Special Boat Section, Special Service Brigade, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

November 11th, 1943

Recommendation:
"During recent months No. 1896266 Sgt. Thompson, Royal Engineers has taken part as an N.C.O. in the Special Boat Section of the Special Service Brigade in operations concerned with the marking of beaches for operation "Torch", the landing of agents in enemy territory and n two opertions on the East Coast of Sardinia designed principally to mislead and deceive the enemy.

He has proved himself utterly reliable in action and he has been reported upon by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Andrew Cunningham, Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean, as having displayed initiative, devotion to duty and bravery in the operations mentioned above and as having set a fine example to Other Rnks of the Special Boat Section.

I most strongly recomment that Sergeant Thompson be awarded the Military Medal in recognition of his services and of the extremely high standard he has set over long period of operational activity."

For Operation Marigold

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Warrant Officer 1st Class

Awarded on:

April 6th, 1947

"For distinguished service in South-West Pacific Area"