Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Thomas
Kocher
MacNair
POW (WWII) KIA

Born:

, 

California

Home:

Humbolt County

, 

New Jersey

Thomas MacNair graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Coast Artillery Corps)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    1942 – Died in Captivity

    Major (Coast Artillery Corps) Thomas Kocher MacNair (ASN: 0-19027), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about 14 December 1944.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Coast Artillery Corps)

    Regiment:

    60th Coast Artillery Regiment

    Action Date:

    1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Coast Artillery Corps) Thomas Kocher MacNair (ASN: 0-19027), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the 60th Coast Artillery Regiment, in the Philippine Islands, in 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major MacNair and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.