LIEUT D.THOMSON (on BWM)
1951 PTE D.THOMSON BORD.R (on TFWM)
David Thomson
Born in Carlisle 8/7/1888
Son of Alexander Thomson & Agnes Thomson (nee Roper)
Pre-war Plumber & Contractor, living at Edens Mount, Stanwix, Carlisle
Signed his Overseas Service Obligation Form (A.F.E.624) 28/9/14
To India with 1/4th Border Regt 28/10/14
Renumbered 200651 as Lance Sergeant, 1/4th Border Regt.
Commissioned 28/4/17 & then into the Indian Army Reserve of Officers 11/5/17
He did not qualify for the Victory Medal - this BWM & TFWM pair is his full WW1 medal entitlement
Post-war he moved to Barwise Court, Carlisle
Note: This was also the business address of David Thomson & Sons, Plumbing & Sanitary Engineers - see contemporary newspaper advert & article
In Sept 1939 it appears that he was a Company Director & Inspector, Special Constabulary living at Alstorly Hall, Border, Cumberland
With copy of his Medal Index Card, Medal Rolls & some biographical details
Condition: NEF
