World War II Honoree

Thomas A. Persing

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Battle Creek, Michigan

Honored By

Joseph A. Persing

Relationship

Brother

SERVED WITH THE 20TH AIR FORCE. STATIONED ON GUAM AT THE SAME TIME AS HIS BROTHER. STATIONED AT HARMON FIELD. AWARDED 1 BATTLE STAR FOR SERVING ON GUAM. ALSO AWARDED A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 1 BATTLE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD, 2 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS AND 1 SERVICE STRIPE. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 26, 1946 AT FOR SHERIDAN, ILLINOIS WITH THE RANK OF SERGEANT.