THOMPSON, Walter Gerald
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Birth name:
ZADIK, Walter Gabriel
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
10 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Hampshire Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
5550142
P.O.W. number:
82079
Lance Corporal Walter Thompson, born Walter Gabriel Zadik, was reported missing 20 June 1944 in Normandy France, whilst attached to No.4 Commando, later found to be a prisoner of war. From Germany and of the Jewish faith he served under the alias in 3 Troop (also known as 'X' Troop) of No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando.
Naturalisation Certificate
Walter Gerald Thompson. From Germany. Resident in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Certificate AZ21220 issued 16 December 1946. Note(s): Alias: Walter Gabriel Zadik.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/78, WO417/80, WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/11.
Naturalisation Certificate / National Archives file HO 334/168/21220.
The book 'X' Troop - The Secret Jewish Commandos, page 180, author Leah Garrett.
[Image] Cropped from photo in 3 Troop Gallery.
Notes
There is a file at the National Archives in his name reference HO 405/63890 which is closed for 100 years until 1 January 2048.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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