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John Thompson, Jr.

First Name: 
John
Middle Name: 
Calvin
Last Name: 
Thompson, Jr.
Date of Birth: 
12/29/1923
Birthplace: 
Lancaster, SC

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action on Iwo Jima. He was buried in Grave 806, Plot 1, Row 17, Fourth Marine Division Cemetery at Iwo Jima.

Age at Death: 21

Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 4-11-1945

Personal Details

Biographical Notes: 
Railway Express Co.
Family Details: 

Mr. & Mrs. John Calvin (Marjorie B.) Thompson, Sr. - Rt. 6581G Charlotte, NC

Beverly Diane Thompson, Bobby Thompson, Mamie Thompson Gardner, Mrs. Wilma Thompson Price, Ray Thompson

2 brothers-in-law in the armed forces overseas, 2 uncles, Mrs. Maggie Thompson of Charlotte - grandmother, Mrs. Mamie Bailey of Lancaster, SC - grandmother

Military Details

Military Branch: 
Marines Enlisted: 1-1943
Military Rank: 
Sergeant
Military Unit: 
4th Marine Division
KIA Date: 
2/19/1945
MIA Date: 
NA
Military Details: 
Camp Pendleton, CA, New River Marine Base, Parris Island, SC, Saipan, Tinian
Awards: 
Presidential Citation
Source: 

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