| Thompson | Roland Wycliffe | | Captain | THOMPSON, ROLAND WYCLIFFE, Captain, was born 4 November 1864, fourth son of General C W Thompson. He joined the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 7 February 1885; was promoted to Captain; served in South Africa, 1899-1902, on the Staff, and was present at the Relief of Kimberley; operations in Orange Free State February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg; actions at Poplar Grove and Driefontein; operations in the Transvaal, October 1900; operations in the Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900, including actions at Bothaville and Caledon River (27 to 29 November); operations in Cape Colony, January to February 1900; operations in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to February 1901, and March 1901 to April 1902; operations in Cape Colony, February to March 1901, and April to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 16 April 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April 1901]: "Roland Wycliffe Thompson, Captain, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. In recognition of services during the recent operations in South Africa". (Insignia sent to theCommander-in-Chief, South Africa, and presented by Major General C Knox, at Bethulie, 6 December 1901. He became Lieutenant Colonel 1 June 1910, and retired 4 June 1910. Lieutenant Colonel Thompson married, in 1911, the widow of Commander Hill-Lowe, RN.
DSO, QSA (4) RofK Paard Drief Trans (Capt, 1/LNL Regt), KSA (2) (Capt, DSO LNL Regt). Lovell 1978 est £315. March 1984 £725. Midland 1981 £750.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment |
