VI COMMANDO

Capt. John Edwin Thompson MC

(S/N 138288)

Capt. John Edwin Thompson, formerly of the South Wales Borderers and No.4 Commando, transferred to No.6 Commando from No.4 Commando on 25th July 1943 and was posted to No.4 Troop.  He was still in command of No.4 Troop on 24th February 1944.  Later he commanded No.5 Troop of No.6 Commando.

He was awarded the Military Cross on 15th July 1944.

Later he was promoted to Lt-Colonel. He became the Headmaster of Keswick School.

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