Military Veterans
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