Albert Charles Thompson
Rank: Private, U.S. Army
Unit: Company D, 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division
Entered service from: New Jersey
Died:
Buried at: Evergreen Cemetery, Mt. Ephraim Avenue & Ferry Avenue, Camden, New Jersey
Private Albert Charles Thompson was born in Pennsylvania on December 14, 1895. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Thompson. His father was a Sergeant in Company A, Camden Battalion, State Militia Reserve. The Thompson family lived at 425 Market Street in Camden NJ.
Albert Thompson was living at 943 Point Street in North Camden and working as a machine hand at the Dexter Manufacturing Company at Front and Arch Streets when he registered for the draft on June 5, 1917.
Albert Thompson was a member of the 2nd New Jersey Field Artillery, New Jersey National Guard. He had secured his discharge from his National Guard unit so he could be drafted, and was called up on February 25, 1918. Sent to Camp Dix NJ for training, he was assigned to Company D, 309th Infantry Regiment. He sailed for France with the 309th on May 29th, 1918.
Private Albert Thompson was killed in action on October 29, 1918 at Bois des Loges, between Grand Pre and St. Juvin, France. He was brought home to Camden after the war and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery.
World War I Draft Registration Card
World War I Draft Registration Card for Albert Charles Thompson.
Honor Roll Card
Camden County World War I Honor Roll card for Albert Charles Thompson.
Albert Charles Thompson, World War Hero, Given Military Funeral
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Albert Charles Thompson, World War Hero, Given Military Funeral
Killed in France while acting as signal man for Company D, 309th Infantry, Albert Charles Thompson was buried yesterday afternoon from State Street M. E. Church, Camden, with full military honors. Delegations from Camden and Thoirs Post of the American Legion and Butcher and De Hart Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, attended. Members of the old State Militia Reserves also took part in the services as a mark of respect for the soldier’s father, who was in the Reserves. Rev. Charles Du Bell, rector of St. John’s P. E. Church, who was a chaplain overseas, and Rev. Henry J. Beting conducted the services at the church. Escorted by the former service men, the remains were conveyed to Evergreen Cemetery on a caisson. Legion ritualistic services were held at the grave.