Soldier Details

Division:

Army
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Highest Rank:

Private First Class

Theater of Operation:

European

Served:

Dec 18, 1942

Honored By:

Stuart Wade - Nephew

Biography

Thomason was born in Emporia, VA. He joined the US Army December 12, 1942. Thomason basic training was at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. He left for the European Campaign October 1943. Robert was KIA in June of 1944 and is buried in the American Cemetery in France. Thomason and his three brothers, James, Howard and William, all served in World War II.