Military Veterans

Celebration of Freedom panel

James Tyles Thomas

Date of Birth

10 October 1927

Brick Location

Liberty Side

Panel Number

16

Biography

Corporal Jim Thomas served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II—1944 - 1947. 

He was wounded near the end of the war and, on 21 May 1945, was awarded the Purple Heart.  Corporal Thomas was also presented a Gold Star.  

Branch:

U.S. Marines Corps

Awards and Medals

Rank

Corporal

Years

World War II—12 July 1944 - 24 January 1947