S/Sgt Michael 'Roy' Thompson RA

LCpl Number of posts : 6 Registration date : 2021-01-03

S/Sgt Michael 'Roy' Thompson RA (26 Regt ?) died BAOR 8th September 1985. Buried Tidworth Military Cemetary.
I would be grateful if anyone knows the circumstances of his demise.

Subject: Tracing personnel deceased (in service) after 1948 22/1/2021, 17:08

I knew a Roy Thompson in that age group in 25 Regt RA but 25 never served in Dortmund
- confirmed, it was the guy from 25 Fd Regt who had been posted to 1 ADSR, Herford. (25 RA went in to suspended animation in 1984 from Barker Barracks Paderborn, and those who were not transferred to 3 RHA, were posted out to extra-regimental posts (E2) and to other RA Regts). Roy Thompson had won a Queen's Commendation for Bravery award whilst serving in Malaya by saving a number of kids being swept away in a flood. His father (having served through the ranks in WW2) had been the QM of 24 Msl Regt.

THE ROLL OF HONOUR - PERSONAL DETAILS
/Link: (http://veterans.mod.uk/ see below)

Surname
THOMPSON

Forenames/Initials
Michael Roy

Rank
SSgt

Service
Army

Service Number
23856887

Regiment/Corps
Royal Regiment of Artillery

Date of Birth
11 March 1946

Age
39

Date of Death
09 September 1985

Headstone/Markerstone
Included on Armed Forces Memorial
No (Buried in Tidworth Military Cemetery (at request of NOK) )

Included on Roll of Honour
Yes

have passed the address Kentigern Hse and link to SAR form to Mandy by PM, however this became unnecessary and she has had her question answered.

Veterans UK - Home Search the Roll of Honour and print a certificate

THE ROLL OF HONOUR
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To search the database please enter either the surname and forenames, or initials (if known), or the Service number. When you have found the person you are looking for you will be given an option to print a certificate that will contain details of their Service in the Armed Forces.

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LCpl Number of posts : 6 Registration date : 2021-01-03

Thank you. I appreciate the time and effort that has been put in.

Mandy

Subject: Re: S/Sgt Michael 'Roy' Thompson RA 23/1/2021, 09:52

Mandy,

If you go to this link,

https://www.twgpp.org/photograph/view/3800028

You will find a reduced size photo of S/Sgt thompsons grave at Tidworth.

The link also gives you the choice to download a much larger photo, which shows all his details.

You can order and pay for the larger photo via the Link. If I remember correctly, I think it is sent to your email address should you choose?

Mandy, This site is ok to use, I use it for similar requests like yours, that I have handled in the past on this BFG - Locations site where I support, alongside others, who help with queries, along with Pborn4 as well..

Regards
Alan

LCpl Number of posts : 6 Registration date : 2021-01-03

Alan, many thanks. Your info'. is greatly appreciated.

LCpl Number of posts : 6 Registration date : 2021-01-03

My appreciation to all those who have sent information. Thank you.
In Remembrance.
Mandy