(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: George B. Thomas (MCSN: 0-6271), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 1 November 1943 through 12 January 1944; 21 July through 10 August 1944; and 23 February to 14 March 1945.