World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thomas Andrews Wornham
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Rensselaer, New York
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Commanding officer of the 27th Marine Corps during the Battle of Okinawa. Commanded his regiment during the occupation duties in Japan. Received Navy Cross, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Combat 'V', Navy Occupation Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one 3/16" service star, Bronze Star Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with one star, Navy Commendation Medal, and Navy Presidential Unit Citation with one star.