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Thomas, Willis Manning

Date of birth:
September 26th, 1907 (Vallejo/California, United States)
Date of death:
September 1st, 1943 (Off the northeast coast of Honshu, Japan)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Service Number 0-070166, commanding officer of USS Pompano (SS-181). Lost at sea, cause unknown

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
Navy Cross
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Unit:
USS Pompano (SS-181)
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Unit:
USS Pompano (SS-181)
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Unit:
USS Pompano (SS-181)
Purple Heart

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