Robert G. Thompson
Robert G. Thompson | |
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Thompson in 1946 | |
| Chairman of the Communist Party of New York | |
| In office c. October 1945 – c. February 1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 21, 1915 Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 1965 (aged 50) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Party | Communist |
| Spouse | Sylvia |
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| Nickname | Bob |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spanish Republic United States |
| Branch/service | International Brigades United States Army |
| Years of service | 1937–1938 1942–1943 |
| Rank | Battalion Commander Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | The "Abraham Lincoln" XV International Brigade 32nd Infantry Division |
| Commands | Mackenzie–Papineau Battalion |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
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Robert George Thompson (June 21, 1915 – October 16, 1965) was an American Communist who fought in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross during the New Guinea campaign, but was later imprisoned for several years due to his communist sympathies.