World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thomas E. Western
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Whittier, California
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY APRIL 10, 1942. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS.