Hubert Gordon Thompson

Hubert Gordon Thompson (24 Feb 1878 Tranmere, United Kingdom - 13 Feb 1953, Appledore) was an English surgeon, missionary doctor, author, photographer, and explorer. Thompson established a hospital in Kunming, China, that would eventually before a modern Children's Hospital. While working in Shanghai, he performed significant medical research as well as Red Cross wartime relief work. For his expedition in Tibet and Inner Mongolia, King George V presented Thompson with the Gill Memorial Award on behalf of the Royal Geographical Society.

Hubert Gordon Thompson

Hubert Gordon Thompson (24 Feb 1878 Tranmere, United Kingdom - 13 Feb 1953, Appledore) was an English surgeon, missionary doctor, author, photographer, and explorer. Thompson established a hospital in Kunming, China, that would eventually before a modern Children's Hospital. While working in Shanghai, he performed significant medical research as well as Red Cross wartime relief work. For his expedition in Tibet and Inner Mongolia, King George V presented Thompson with the Gill Memorial Award on behalf of the Royal Geographical Society.