James Thomason
Personal Information
Birthplace: Emporia, Virginia
Service Information
Branch of Service: Navy
Theater of Operation: Pacific
Enlisted / Commissioned: Oct 10, 1940
Highest Rank: Fire Controlman 2-c
Honored By: Stuart Wade Jr. - Nephew
Biography
James Thomason was born in Emporia, Virginia. He volunteered to join the Navy in October 1940. Thomason was stationed in the South Pacific and took part in many major engagements. After the war he return to Emporia, VA and led a normal life. He had three bothers that served in World War. Robert, Howard and William.
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