William Thomas [1]
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Image Source: Yackity Yack 1909
Biographical Notes:
His college annual describes him as ages 20, 6'2' and 178 lbs. He was involved in football and baseball and was known as 'George' or 'King.' He broke his leg in a football game which made him famous for awhile.He and his wife were living at 2010 Newkirk Ave., Brooklyn, NY after the war.A water oak was planted on the grounds of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Charlotte in 2/1919 in his honor.
Date of Birth:
1/13/1889
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 1917
Citizenship:
Education Details:
University of North Carolina, Class of 1909
Family Details:
Spouse: Katharine Beverly Leathers (m) 10/30/1920 in Louisville, KY.
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Dependents:
Parents: Jordan S. & Marie Jacqueline (Prince) Thomas -
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First Name:
William
Last Name:
Thomas
Middle Name:
George
Military Details:
1st OTC, Ft. Meyer, VA; Camp Lee, VA; Ft. Sill; St. Mihiel and Argonne;
Occupation:
Occupation:
Employer: Fire Insurance in Charlotte 1909-13merchant 1924, 131 Brevard Ct.Salesman for Johnston Mills of Charlotte, NC
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Military Rank:
Captain
Source:
University of North Carolina Alumni History, Yackity Yack 1909
Military Unit:
313th Machine Gun Battalion, Co. D
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