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Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Unit # Officer Commanding (Kent Regt.)

Born in Toronto, ON.

A photo of Lt. Col. Thomson appeared in the CDN 25/04/42 meeting Col. S. A. Baxter, commanding officer of the 148th Infantry of the US Army who was visiting relatives in Chatham. A photo of Lt. Col. Thomson appeared in the CDN 25/04/42 meeting Col. S. A. Baxter, commanding officer of the 148th Infantry of the US Army who was visiting relatives in Chatham.

He had been recalled from the Corps Reserve Officer’s in 1940 to command the 2nd Kent Regt. until his appointment as District recruiting Officer. He was also involved in the local committees in the district for war loan purposes in 1939-40. The CDN 30/10/43 reported involved in the Fifth Victory Loan drive.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards O.B.E.
Sources 2KRMR
Supplemental Information Appears on the ‘Muster Roll’ of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown).

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