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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas Eugene Watson

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Oskaloo, Iowa

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Commanding general of the Second Marine Division. Participated in the Battle of Eniwetok, Battle of Saipan, and Battle of Tinian. Received Navy Distinguished Service Medal with one gold star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 4 service stars, and Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with one service star.