William was born on the 10/12/12, the son of William Henry and Louise Thompson of 12 Freemantle Square, Cotham, Bristol.
He married Gladys May Thompson of Taunton.
In 1939, he was employed as a quarry worker.
William died on the 19th November 1943.
This burial ground is the resting place for 22 servicemen who gave their lives on the First & Second World Wars. A number were men who had lived in the town or had family connections to the area. Others were serving in local units or were receiving treatment in Corsham’s military hospital when they died. Find out more about them using the QR code located at each individual grave. These commemorations will be maintained in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC).
1. Pte Robert Brown ASC
2. Pte Hamilton T Kerr A&SH
3. Pte William HJ Robbins RDC
4. Pte William Evans RDC
5. Dvr Egbert Slade ASC
6. 3rd AM Harold Flower RFC
7. AB William F Hemmings RN
8. Pte Herbert A Rumming RASC
9. Pte George F Merrett RASC
10. Sgt William Farmer Innis Fus
11. Pte Sidney A Archer
12. Spr Charles J Bond RE
13. Pte John Jones P Corps
14. Pte Harry Sivyer RAMC
15. Pte Thomas H Gill P Corps
16. Pte Wilfred NK Huskinson RAOC
17. Tpr William McCaldron RAC
18. Sgt John WM Bailey MM RA
19. Pte William G Elms P Corps
20. Pte William H Thompson Som LI
21. Gnr Eric Burford RA
22. Capt William H Jackson RE
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