Pvt. Harry Thomas (died 1944)

THOMAS

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 3/12/2010 at 20:53:52

Maquoketa Community Press, November 23, 1944

Pvt. Harry Thomas Killed In Action

Pvt. Harry Thomas, son of Sam Thomas of Maquoketa, has been reported killed in action in Italy, on October 25, 1944. The announcement was made by the War Department. Pvt. Thomas has been overseas for more than a year. Besides his father, he is survived by two small daughters who make their home with their grandfather.

Memorial services will be held in the First Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. The Rev. Green extends an invitation to all members of patriotic organizations in the community as well as the general public to attend.