Background
Thomson was born in Wandsworth, London.
Thomson was born in Wandsworth, London.
He was educated at University College School in Hampstead and Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
He was also a rugby player who played for UCS Old Boys, London Scottish and Surrey. At the outbreak of World War I, Thomson joined the Royal Naval Air Service and became Flight Lieutenant in 1915 and Flight Commander in 1916. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his photographic work at low altitudes over enemy lines in Gallipoli.
Thomson died at Staplehurst, Kent at the age of 69.