Colonel G. O. Thompson

HC Deb 20 January 1953 vol 510 c15W

85. Mr. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for War under what Section of the Army Act, Colonel G. O. Thompson was charged and tried by court-martial for disobeying an Army Council Instruction; when this court-martial took place; and what was the result.

Mr. J. R. H. Hutchison

The mistake in this case was to act in anticipation of the Army Council Instruction rather than to fail to carry it out. No court-martial has taken place, nor is one contemplated.

Mr. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will list the commands to which Colonel G. O. Thompson, Officer Commanding No. 1 Engineering Stores Depot, Marston, in November, 1952, has been appointed since January, 1947.

Mr. Head

This officer has held the following appointments during this period6th January, 1947—Officer Commanding No, 3 Training Regiment, R.E., at Farnborough. 12th December, 1948—General Staff Officer I (Plans) at General Headquarters, Middle East Land Forces. 16th November, 1950—Commander R.E. Stores Establishment, Middle East Land Forces. 29th March, 1952—Commander No. 1 Engineer Stores Depot, at Long Marston.