Database 83rd Infantry Division

Lawrence E Thomas (33241424)

Name Thomas, Lawrence E
Rank Private First Class
Army Serial # 33241424
State Pennsylvania
Date of death 1944-08-10
Plot, Row, Grave O, 4, 7
Cemetery Brittany American Cemetery, St. James, France , Google Maps
Role MOS 675 Messenger
Unit H Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Private First Class Lawrence was a member of H Company. The morning report for July 8, 1944 on page 8 lists him transferred to the hospital as a non battle casualty on July 7, 1944. Page 16, for July 9, 1944 shows him returning to duty. The morning report for August 14, 1944 on page 20 lists him as missing in action on August 11, 1944. Page 32 for August 22, 1944 changes his status to killed in action on August 11, 1944. We not that this date does not match the date ABMC date which is August 10, 1944. All relevant pages can be seen below.
Morning reports
1944-07-08 PFC Non battle casualty and duty to hospital on July 7, 1944 H / 329 view page
1944-07-09 PFC Returned to duty from hospital (non battle casualty) on July 9, 1944 H / 329 view page
1944-08-14 PFC Missing in action as of August 11, 1944 675 H / 329 view page
1944-08-22 PFC Killed in action on August 11, 1944 675 H / 329 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
329 / 1943 / #11 PFC

Good Conduct Medal awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity on November 12, 1943.

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