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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas J. Dukes

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Honored By

Mrs. Marybella R. Dukes

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

60th Troop Carrier Group, 28th and 11th Squadrons; 64th Troop Carrier Group, 16th Squad. Pilot/Navigator, C-47 Transport planes. Captured during paratrooper invasion of Oran, North Africa. Held prisoner until rescued by American troops. Made several more invasions in Mediterranean Area, including Sicily and Italy.