World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thomas A. Helle
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
St. Louis, Missouri
Honored By
Gloria Sparks
Relationship
Sister
Drafted 1942. Served in the South Pacific in the Signal Corps. Landed later on New Guinea, remained there until war's end. Lost 60 pounds and his skin was yellow from malaria pills which worked; he never contracted the disease. Was not recognized upon his return home.