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William Thompson, late The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Died at Kroonstad, South Africa, on 18th July 1901, aged 31.

Did his younger brother serve in South Africa too?
Thomas Charles Thompson, 10th Hussars. Died at Mhow, India, on 19th September 1903, aged 23. Sons of William and Ellen Thompson. The family gravestone is in Preston Cemetery, Lancashire.





I've edited the thread title in light of SWB's info.

Morning Berenice

Another fine headstone. I don't think William was a serving soldier when he died - no trace in the casualty rolls, Watt or medal rolls.

Thomas Charles did indeed serve in the ABW - 4896 10th Hussars. Noted on the roll as having died at Mhow and medal sent to his father in Preston.

Lovely to see the family used every inch of the headstone.

Regards
Meurig