Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas. Born January 17, 1914. Entered service April 25, 1944 at Great Lakes, Naval Training School (Diesel) U. of I. Urbana, Illinois; also at Beloit, Wisconsin; Phib TraBase, Little Creek, Virginia; and Solomon's Virginia U.S.S.L.S.M. Discharged December 31, 1945 as Motor Machinist's Mate Second Class.