Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1917 ‘Vimy Ridge’ M.M. group of three awarded to Private T. Thompson, 73rd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), Canadian Infantry, for gallantry as a Company Runner, 9-10 April 1917

Military Medal, G.V.R. (13306 Pte T. Thompson. 73/Can: Inf:) edge bruise; British War and Victory Medals (133306 [sic] Pte. T. Thompson. 73-Can. Inf.) with Regimental cap badge, shoulder title and collar badges, all mounted on a board for display, generally very fine or better (lot) £400-£500

M.M. London Gazette 9 July 1917. The original recommendation states:

‘For conspicuous bravery during the Operations of April 9th and 10th 1917 on Vimy Ridge. This man acted as a runner during these operations. He was indefatigable in his work, and made a number of trips through the German wire, when it was at its heaviest. He refused to take rest that was offered to him and insisted on immediately getting back to the German lines, to be available for use by his Company Commander. It is considered that he is fully deserving of an immediate reward.’

Thomas Thompson was born in Orkney, Scotland in October 1891. He was a sailor by occupation, and initially served during the Great War with the 73rd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), Canadian Infantry on the Western Front from August 1916. Thompson distinguished himself at Vimy Ridge, and subsequently transferred to the 42nd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada). He was wounded in action in August 1918, and after the war he resided at 91 Catherine Street, Montreal, Quebec.

Sold with copied service papers.