Alfred B. Thompson
Flight Lieutenant Alfred Burke Thompson | |
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Thompson in barrister's garb, 1948 | |
| Nickname(s) | Aff, Tommy, A.B. |
| Born | August 8, 1915 Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | August 7, 1985 (aged 69) Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada |
| Buried | St. James-On-The-Lines Anglican Cemetery, Penetanguishene |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom Canada |
| Service | Royal Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Unit | 102 Squadron, RAF |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Alfred Burke Thompson (1915–1985), was an officer in the Royal Air Force and then the Royal Canadian Air Force, was the first Canadian taken prisoner in World War II, was a participant in the 'Great Escape', and was the Canadian who was the longest ever held as a prisoner of war.