511. Pte T. Thompson 30th Regt.

Engraved in smart upright capitals, court-mounted on card for display, attractively toned, a few light hairlines, otherwise good extremely fine and lustrous.

Private Thomas Thompson, of St Mary’s, London, was born c. 1841 and attested for service with the 30th Regiment on 8 November 1859, having previously worked as a Labourer. After a period of 2 years’ service in England he travelled to America, where he would serve (also in Canada) for almost 8 years. During his time in Canada he married Harriett Cole, at Quebec, on 16 January 1868. Returning to home service, he was awarded an Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1879 with a gratuity of £5, according to his record of service, having completed 21 years with the colours. He was eventually discharged from further service at Burnley, Lancashire, on 23 October 1880. With service papers.