Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James McAulay Thomson, of Ayr, Scotland. Husband of Mary Phillis Thomson, of Boksburg. Served in the South African Campaign and in German South-West Africa.
LG Sup 22 Sept 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry and fine leading during operations. After all his officers were wounded, and when he had but few men left, he refused to retire and hung on with greatest determination."