Thompson, Samuel Jennings

Nationality:: American

Biography

Rank: SM. 2/C, Service No 834.74.62

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American Campaign Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:: USS LST 31

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Seaman 2nd Class
Unit:: USS LST 244

With four Campaign Stars

Philippines Liberation Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Seaman 2nd Class
Unit:: USS LST 244
Awarded on:: April 29th, 1945

Citation:
In accordance with ALNAV 64-45, this man is entitled to wear the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star authorized by Commander LST Group 39Ltr. P15/rt, Serial 0135 of 29 April 1945.

Good Conduct Medal - Navy

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Seaman 2nd Class
Unit:: USS LST 244

4/2/1945: Participated in the Invasion of OKINAWA SHIMA in the RYUKYU ISLANDS 2-14 April 1945 during whicht period the vessel, flagship of CTG 55.7 at objective, was subjected to frequent enemy air attacks, and credited with the destruction of one enemy aircraft.