About Roy Thompson
Lived 1905 – 1981 (aged 76). Roy Thompson was an australian rules football player.
James McIlroy Thompson (18 February 1905 – 1 June 1981) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Thompson served in the Garrison Artillery at Queenscliff before joining the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Thompson?
Australian rules footballer (1905-1981)
When was Roy Thompson born?
Roy Thompson was born on 18 February 1905 in Footscray.
When did Roy Thompson die?
Roy Thompson died on 1 June 1981 in Lilydale.
What was Roy Thompson's occupation?
Roy Thompson was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Thompson (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Thompson. https://biography.guide/roy-thompson/
MLA: "Roy Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-thompson/.
Chicago: "Roy Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-thompson/.
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