John Thompson, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action on Iwo Jima. He was buried in Grave 806, Plot 1, Row 17, Fourth Marine Division Cemetery at Iwo Jima.
Age at Death: 21
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 4-11-1945
Awards:
Presidential Citation
Biographical Notes:
Railway Express Co.
Date of Birth:
12/29/1923
Birthplace:
Lancaster, SC
Military Branch:
Marines Enlisted: 1-1943
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. John Calvin (Marjorie B.) Thompson, Sr. - Rt. 6581G Charlotte, NC
Beverly Diane Thompson, Bobby Thompson, Mamie Thompson Gardner, Mrs. Wilma Thompson Price, Ray Thompson
2 brothers-in-law in the armed forces overseas, 2 uncles, Mrs. Maggie Thompson of Charlotte - grandmother, Mrs. Mamie Bailey of Lancaster, SC - grandmother
First Name:
John
KIA Date:
2/19/1945
Last Name:
Thompson, Jr.
Middle Name:
Calvin
Military Details:
Camp Pendleton, CA, New River Marine Base, Parris Island, SC, Saipan, Tinian
Military Rank:
Sergeant
Source:
Newsprint
Military Unit:
4th Marine Division
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA