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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas T. Atkinson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Dorothy M. Atkinson

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE U.S. NAVY AND SERVED WITH THE SEABEES IN CONSTRUCTION BATTALION MAINTENANCE UNIT 582 IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC ON BOUGAINVILLE AND IN THE PHILIPPINES. SERVED FROM 1943 TO 1945 WITH A RANK OF CHIEF BOATSWAIN'S MATE AT DISCHARGE. MEDALS AWARDED INCLUDE ASIATIC-PACIFIC WITH ONE STAR, AMERICAN DEFENSE, GOOD CONDUCT AND VICTORY.