Photo of Reginald Thompson

Reginald Thompson

Private

5th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus x hollandica 'Purpurascens'
  • Planted By: Miss Barrowclough
  • Plaque: 3197

Additional Info

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Biography

Reginald Charles Thompson (SN 2032) was born in Ballarat and enlisted from Ballarat East on January 12th 1915. He was 19, single and a timber worker when he joined the 5th Infantry Battalion. On August 9th 1915 he was killed in action at Gallipoli, and is buried in the Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour