This plaque was erected in memory of Sergeant Joseph Thompson, who died in the First World War, and his son Flight Sergeant Raymond Thomson, who died in the Second World War.
Thompson Plaque
Toronto, Ontario
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Inscription
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
Sergt. Joseph Thompson
81st Battalion.
drafted to the C.M.R.
who fell in action.
at the battle of the Somme.
October 1st 1916.
Aged 36 yrs.
A loving husband and father dear,
One of the best that God could lend,
He Sleeps far Away In A Soldiers Grave,
His life for his Country he nobly gave.
Also his Son
Flt. Sgt. Raymond J. Thompson
Missing In Action, March 23rd 1942, Aged 26 Yrs.
"May light Perpetual Shine On Them"
Street View
Location
Thompson Plaque
1399 Bayview Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
Thompson Plaque
1399 Bayview Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.7022452
Long. -79.3731002
Lat. 43.7022452
Long. -79.3731002