World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thomas Paspalas
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
Jean Paspalas
Relationship
Wife
Bombardier Navigator on PBY. Served in the South Pacific with 54 aerial combat missions. Attended Officers Candidate School (war ended). Received 2 Air Medals with 4 Gold Stars, Distinguished Flying Cross, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, and the Victory Medal.