Timeline
1939 - 1945World War II
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Regiment
343rd Bomber Squadron, 98th Bomber Group, Heavy
Service Number
O-659415
Rank
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Forces
Award
Gold Star
Unit
343 BOMBARDMENT SQUADRON 98 BOMBARDMENT GROUP (HEAVY)
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Branch
Army Air Forces
Rank
First Lieutenant
Death- Aug 1, 1943
Death
1-Aug-43
Burial
Tablets of the Missing at Florence American Cemetery
Memorial Location
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Tablets of the Missing at Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy
Other Facts
Full Name
John B Thomas
Full Name
John Blakeslee Thomas
State Of Residence
New York