Identity
Person No.
40646
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
John Wycliffe
Initials
J W
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
42
Military Service
Rank
Second Lieutenant
Unit
Secondary Unit
Unknown
Death Record
Date of Death
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Maj. Gen. Charles William Thompson, C.B., D.S.O., and Margaret Thompson, of "Knights," Little Waltham; husband of Hilda Eddowes (formerly Thompson). Served in the South African Campaign and Natal Rebellion (1906). Born at Dover.
Citation
MC LG Sup 26 January 1917 pg. 1020 - "For conspicuos gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and coolness during the attack. Later, he rendered very valuable assistance during the consolidation of the position under heavy fire.", MID LG Sup 21 December 1917 pg. 13373
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project