Military service
Burial/memorial information
Son of William and Sarah Thomson of Arnprior, Ontario.
1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Private James Walter Thomson
Image gallery
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As a Cameron Highlander.
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On duty.
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In civvies.
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Walter and girlfriend.
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J.W.Thomson's Memorial Bar sent to his parents after his death.
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WWII George VI Memorial Cross or Silver Cross awarded to James Walter Thomson's Mother after his death.
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Tribute to the ten young men of the congregation Grace St. Andrews United Church Arnprior who died WWII. Note J.Walter Thomson's name.
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Large stain glass window containing J.Walter Thomson's name in Grace St. Andrews United Church Arnprior.
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James Walter Thomson's Defense Medal given for six months service in Britain between Sept 1939 and May 1945.
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James Walter Thomson's 1939 to 1945 Star awarded for six months in operational areas.
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James Walter Thomson's Italy Star Medal awarded to all military personnel who completed at least one operational day in Italy or Sicily between June of 1943 and may of 1945.
BONE WAR CEMETERY (Constantine) Algeria
The Bone (or Bona) War Cemetery adjoins the Children's amusement and leisure park, about 400 metres off Route N44 between Annaba and Constantine, on the road to Saraidi. It is about 5 kilometres west of Annaba.
It is regretted that it is not possible to keep a copy of the register in this cemetery. Assistance may be obtained from staff when they are present and a copy of the register is available for consultation in the toolshed.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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