Thompson, Edward Carson
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Edward Carson |
Surname | Thompson |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 08-08-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Alexander and Annie Thompson. Husband of Olga Thompson. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington I |
Serial Number | X9601 |
Markings | -W |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Sage War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 7. E. 10. |
Epitaph | HE SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 253 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 748054 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/8158 (P361180/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 07-08-1941 |
End Date | 08-08-1941 |
Takeoff Station | |
Day/Night Raid | Night (99% moon) |
Operation | Hamm railway yards |
Reason for Loss | F/S Thompson bailed out of the aircraft over the North sea under attack of a night fighter. The aircraft was brought safely back to base and pilot (F/L L A Rickinson) was awarded a DFC for doing so. |