Arthur Thompson
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Arthur Thompson was born in 1897 he was the son of Walter a worsted mill worker and Frances Thompson née Vernon of 2 Little Lane, Pleasley Hill. Walter was born in 1861 at Mansfield, Frances Vernon was born in 1856 at Mansfield, they were married in 1880 at Mansfield. they went on to have 11 children, sadly two died in infancy or early childhood. In 1911 the family were living at 2 Little Lane, Pleasley Hill, Walter 50 yrs is a worsted mill worker, he is living with his wife Fanny 55 yrs and 6 of their children including Albert 16 yrs a coal miner and Arthur 14 yrs a bobbin carrier.
Private Arthur Thompson, enlisted at Mansfield whilst residing at Plealsy, he served with the 16th battalion Sherwood Foresters Regiment. He was killed in action, 21st March 1918, aged 22, whilst holding the line near Sorrell Wood/Longeuval, France on the opening day of the German Spring Offensive or (Kaiserschlact). Having no known grave his anme is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial
Arthur's older brother, Herbert died 26/09/1917, whilst were serving with the Lincolnshire Regiment.
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