William Francis Kynaston Thompson | |
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| Nickname(s) | Sheriff |
| Born | 12 November 1909 Greenwich, London |
| Died | 6 June 1980 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance | British |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1929–1959 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | 44179 |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
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| Spouse(s) | Rosemary Foster |
| Other work | Journalist |
William Francis Kynaston "Sheriff" Thompson OBE (12 November 1909 – 6 June 1980) was a British soldier and journalist. Born in Greenwich, London in 1909 Thompson served in the army for 30 years before becoming the defence correspondent of the Daily Telegraph.