Private
Claude Wandless Thompson
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Thompson, of 7, Eden St., Oamaru.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Robbie Titchener
Relationship to casualty: Distant Relative
Claude was born in August 1897 and enlisted two days before his 17th birthday. However, because he was tall for his age (approx 5'10 / 1.79m) he was able to lie about his age on his enlistment ... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
8/954
Name:
Claude Wandless Thompson Name variation:
Claud Wandlers Thompson (BDM Online) Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
28 August 1897
Place of Birth:
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Religion:
Anglican Date of Enlistment:
26 August 1914
Locality on Enlistment:
C/o Mrs Ellis, Chester Street, Christchurch
Place of Enlistment:
Christchurch, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single Occupation on Enlistment:
Clerk Employer:
Aulsbrooks and Company, Christchurch Armed Force:
NZEF
Unit:
NZEF, Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, New Zealand Brigade, Otago Battalion, 10 (North Otago) Company
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Died Between:
01 - 23 May 1915
Conflict:
WW1