Clyde Thomason-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.518 W 077° 03.834
18S E 320961 N 4304963
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient for action on the Japanese held island of Makin on August 17-18, 1942. He was killed in action. His remains were recovered in 1999.He then was buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 60, Site 8037.
Waymark Code: WMXA3D
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2017
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He was born on May 23, 1914 in Atlanta, GA and died on Makin, Gilbert Islands. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *THOMASON, CLYDE
• Rank and organization: sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
Citation: For conspicuous heroism and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty during the Marine Raider Expedition against the Japanese-held island of Makin on 17-18 August 1942. Leading the advance element of the assault echelon, Sgt. Thomason disposed his men with keen judgment and discrimination and, by his exemplary leadership and great personal valor, exhorted them to like fearless efforts. On 1 occasion, he dauntlessly walked up to a house which concealed an enemy Japanese sniper, forced in the door and shot the man before he could resist. Later in the action, while leading an assault on an enemy position, he gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. His courage and loyal devotion to duty in the face of grave peril were in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.
Armed Service: Marines
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