William Thompson, died 1945

THOMPSON

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 6/5/2014 at 10:43:19

EX-SOLDIER DIES

Estherville, Ia.—Special: Word of the death of two Estherville service men has been received by relatives here.

Pfc. William Thompson, 19, a marine serving in the Pacific area, was killed in action on Okinawa island April 1, his mother, Mrs. Ruth Thompson has been notified by the War Department.

Young Thompson was a graduate of Spirit Lake high school and had been overseas about one year.

Source: The Sioux City Journal-Tribune, Saturday, April 21, 1945