Herbert Joseph Thomas

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Herbert Joseph Thomas
Born(1918-02-09)February 9, 1918
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 7, 1943(1943-11-07) (aged 25)
Koromokina Lagoon, Bougainville, Solomon Islands
Buried
Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, West Virginia
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch U.S. Army Air Forces
 United States Marine Corps
Service years1941–1942 (USAAC)
1942–1943 (USMC)
Rank Sergeant
Unit1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Navy Cross
Purple Heart

Herbert Joseph Thomas Jr. (February 8, 1918 – November 7, 1943) was a United States Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II.

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