T5 Edward M. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Thomas of Black River Falls, has been awarded the newly authorized Bronze Star for heroic achievement in connection with Military Operations against the enemy during the battle for Attu, by Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Ready, in a Central Pacific base. Thomas, a member of an anti-tank squad, received the decoration in recognition of his outstanding actions, above the call of duty, in the grueling three-week battle for Attu. In addition to the Bronze Star he wears the National Defense Ribbon, the Good Conduct Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, with one battle star and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
Edward is the soldier at the right whose hand is being clasped by the General.
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