Korean War
| Service # | 3039545 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hospital Corpsman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | August 8 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Hospital Corpsman Thomas was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Hospital Corpsman Thomas was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On August 8, 1952, he was wounded in the leg from enemy mortar fire, but continued to tend his wounded comrades. He exposed himself to aid a fallen comrade when a direct hit by a mortar killed both men.