| Service number | 7170 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit | No. 3 Squadron |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 18 December 1942 |
| Place of Death | Libya |
| Cause of Death | Ground Battle |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Benghazi War Cemetery, Benghazi province, Libya |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour Maurice Basil Thompson
Location on the Roll of Honour
Maurice Basil Thompson's name is located at panel 98 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
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