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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Thomas M. Wight

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Georgia

Honored By

Jan Bos

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CAPTAIN, WAS A PARATROOPER COMMANDING OFFICER OF C COMPANY, 307TH AIRBORNE ENGINEER BATTALION, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN THE SALERNO BEACHHEAD ON 16 SEPTEMBER 1943. HE IS BURIED IN CAIRO, GEORGIA.