| Location | Bovey Tracey |
| Age | 31 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 11/08/1978 |
| Date of Death | 07/03/2010 |
| Visitors | 760 since 10/03/2010 |
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Corporal Stephen Thompson from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES), serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, died in Afghanistan on Sunday 7 March 2010 as a result of an explosion in an area 3km south of Sangin district centre, Helmand province.
Corporal Stephen Thompson enlisted in the Army in January 1997 and was sent to be trained at the Army Training Regiment in Lichfield, completing his course in October that year. He joined the 1st Battalion The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment where he successfully completed a Junior Non Commissioned Officers' Cadre earning him promotion to Lance Corporal.
Corporal Thompson then completed the Section Commanders Battle Course before being posted to the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick to train recruits. He returned to 1 RIFLES in January 2010 before volunteering to deploy as a Battle Casualty Replacement for 3 RIFLES.
Corporal Thompson joined A Company (A Coy) 3 RIFLES in February and was working with 2 Platoon out of Patrol Base Almas in Sangin when he was tragically killed while on patrol by an improvised explosive device (IED).
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Kitson, Commanding Officer 3 RIFLES Battle Group, said:
"Corporal Stephen Thompson joined us just over a month ago, thirsty for operational experience having spent two years instructing recruits at Catterick. I couldn't have asked for a better Non Commissioned Officer to come out and take command of one of my sections. Enthusiastic, professional and brave, he was a great influence on the section he was commanding, and on his new platoon.
"Go-getting and committed, he embraced the challenge of operating in one of the most demanding environments, within this most demanding of operational theatres. Dedicated to his job, his only thoughts were for the effectiveness of his team in bringing a better future for the oppressed people of Sangin.
"In the short time he was with us, Corporal Thomson had made a lasting impact. His loss is another blow to this Battle Group and our nation but we shall continue his noble work undaunted. He will be sorely missed by those in 2 Platoon but also across the whole Battle Group.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his son Ewan, his parents and his loved ones. We know that they will remember him as we do, with pride and nothing but admiration."
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPHAN
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Birthday Remembrance
Thinking of you on your birthday Stephen
But that is nothing new
For no day dawns and no day ends
Without a thought of you.
We cannot send a birthday card,
Your hand we cannot touch,
But God will take our greetings
To the one we love so much.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPHAN
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love you take care big hugs to you
and your family that miss you ever
day more then words can say take
care bye for now love from me
Sylvie mommy of Samantha Belanger
Happy Birthday
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SANGIN
He was with the First Battalion Rifles
They were Moving forward go and tell
That another brave rifleman has fallen
In Sangin that place so close to hell
He was proudly serving with 3 Rifles
Patrolling with A company platoon two
Out of Patrol Base Alma when he fell
Striving for a better world for me and you
This brave Rifleman he was from Devon
For his family it will never be the same
This Hero Corporal Stephen Thompson
Speak with reverence this mans name
His mother and father Carol and Peter
Of their loving son so proud but sad
Brother Philip sisters Claire and Helen
And a child Ewan who lost a loving Dad
Another Brave Rifleman he has fallen
He was a son a brother and a father too
Another one of our Nations brave heroes
Bravely fought and died for me and you
Remember Corporal Stephen Thompson
Remember this young man with pride
He was not just another unknown soldier
It is a mothers loving son who has died
Stuart Bailey. 10.03.10.
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