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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas Edward West

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sumner, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED AND ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON DECEMBER 9, 1941 AT EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS. COMPLETED BOOT CAMP AND SPENT 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH, AND 3 DAYS ENGAGED IN FOREIGN OR SEA SERVICE. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A MACHINIST’S MATE FIRST CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1945 AT THE NAVAL PERSONNEL SEPARATION CENTER, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.