|
Alexander Thompson (other)
Alexander Thompson may refer to: * Alexander Thompson (VC) (1824–1880), Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross * Alexander Thompson (cricketer, born 1876) (1876–1951), English cricketer for Northamptonshire * Alexander M. Thompson (1861–1948), German-born English journalist and dramatist * Alexander John Thompson, author of a table of logarithms, published in 1952 * Alec Thompson (1916–2001), English cricketer for Middlesex * Alex Thompson (rugby league) (born 1990), rugby league footballer * Alex Thompson (footballer) (1917–2002), footballer for Tranmere Rovers See also * Alexander Thomson (other) {{hndis, Thompson, Alexander ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Thompson (VC)
Alexander Thompson Victoria Cross, VC (1824 – 29 March 1880) was a Scotland, Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to United Kingdom, British and Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth forces. Details Thompson was about 34 years old, and a lance-corporal in the 42nd Regiment of Foot (later The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 15 April 1858 during the attack on Fort Ruhya, British India, Lance-Corporal Thompson volunteered, with others, including Edward Spence (VC), Edward Spence, to assist Captain William Martin Cafe in carrying in the body of a lieutenant from the top of the glacis, in an exposed position under heavy fire. His citation read: Further information Alexander joined the 42nd Regiment (later renamed the Black Watch) in 1842. He served in Malta, Bermuda a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |