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Dock Thomas, Jr.

First Name: 
Dock
Middle Name: 
Graham
Last Name: 
Thomas, Jr.
Date of Birth: 
9/26/1923
Birthplace: 
Greenville, SC

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action in an air raid over Hanover, Germany, while on his second mission. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church on 7-14-1946.

Age at Death: 19

Image Source: First Baptist Church-Charlotte photocopy

Personal Details

Education Details: 
Clemson College, Lenoir Rhyne College
Biographical Notes: 
member, First Baptist Church of Charlotte
Family Details: 

Mr. & Mrs. D. G. (Louise S.) Thomas - 2234 Briarwood Rd., Charlotte, NC

Marjorie Thomas, age 7 - 2234 Briarwood Rd., Charlotte, NC

Military Details

Military Branch: 
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 2 /1942
Military Rank: 
Staff Sergeant
Military Unit: 
Radio gunner on a B-17
KIA Date: 
7/26/1943
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
over Hanover, Germany
Source: 

Newsprint and First Baptist Church information