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William
Roy
Thomas
POW (WWII) KIA

Born:

, 

Illinois

Home:

Washington

, 

D.C.

William Thomas graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1932.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    1942 – Died in Captivity

    Major (Field Artillery) William Roy Thomas (ASN: 0-18888), 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 12 February 1945.