Database 83rd Infantry Division

Cecil J Thomas (34455276)

Name Thomas, Cecil J
Rank Private
Army Serial # 34455276
State North Carolina
Date of death 1944-07-06
Plot, Row, Grave A, 10, 29
Cemetery Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France , Google Maps
Unit A Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Grave of Thomas, Cecil J
Photo of Thomas, Cecil J
Additional information
Private Thomas was a member of A Company. The morning report for July 6, 1944 on page 7 and 8 show him being severy wounded in action and transfered to the 128th Evacuation Hospital. Page 7 and 8 can be seen here as well. Page 31 in the same morning report lists Private Thomas as died of wounds. Page 31 can be seen here as well.
Morning reports
1944-07-06 PVT Severely wounded in action and transferred to unknown hospital on July 6, 1944 A / 329 view page
1944-07-07 PVT Severely wounded in action and transferred to 128th Evacuation Hospital on July 6, 1944 A / 329 view page
1944-07-15 PVT Died of wounds on July 6, 1944 A / 329 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
329 / 1943 / #11 PVT

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

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Grave of Thomas, Cecil J
Photo of Thomas, Cecil J