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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas A. Parham, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Jackson, Tennessee

Honored By

Mr. Byron Parham

Relationship

Brother

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CHIEF ELECTRICIAN'S MATE, SURVIVOR OF USS ALCHIBA, TWICE TORPEDOED OFF GUADALCANAL. SHIP RECEIVED FIRST NAVY PRESIDENTIAL UNIT COMMENDATION OF WWII. HE SERVED ASHORE WITH 1ST MARINE DIVISION AS A CHIEF ELECTRICIAN'S MATE AND WARRANT OFFICER. HE SERVED ABOARD EVERY REPAIR SHIP IN THE NAVY IN THE WAR.