Introduction
WILLIAM ALOYSIUS THOMPSON was born on July 1, 1884 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He made his home in Camden, where he served as a fireman with the City of Camden Fire Department. At the time of his 1918 World War I draft registration he lived at 100 Pearl Street. By 1942, at the time of his World War II draft registration, he was living at 421 North Front Street and was employed at the City Hall Electrical Bureau of the Camden Fire Department.
William Thompson served as a pallbearer at the July 1922 funeral of James McDade, a veteran engineer of Engine Company 6.
World War I Draft Card
World War I Draft Registration Card — 1918
James McDade Funeral
Philadelphia Inquirer —
With seventy-five of his fellow firemen acting as escort the funeral of James McDade, veteran engineer of No. 6 Engine Company, who died suddenly Tuesday night, took place yesterday from his home at Front and Linden streets. As the cortege passed the engine house where McDade had been stationed for ten years the members on duty stood at attention with hats doffed. There were floral tokens from all parts of the city, for McDade was one of the most popular members of the department. The services were in charge of Rev. James Lord, pastor of the Tabernacle M. E. Church. The pall-bearers were Lieutenant Clarence Madden, David Bakely, Abraham Kerns, William Thompson, Elmer Burkett, of McDade’s company, and Samuel Hardin, of No. 4 Engine Company. Interment was made at Fernwood Cemetery, Philadelphia.
World War II Draft Card
World War II Draft Registration Card — 1942