Obituaries:James T. Thomas
Submitter:Carolyn P. Avery  APRIL 2001
Source:West Carroll Gazette


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West Carroll Gazette, 9 March 1944

James T. Thomas Killed in Action

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Thomas of Fiske-Union community this week
recieved a confirmation letter to a telegram that they recieved
last week from the adjutant generals offic, Washington advising
that their son, Technical Sergeant James T. Thomas, 21 years old,
radio operator and gunner on one of Uncle Sam's heavy bombers,"was
reported missing in action".

The letter, signed by J.A. Ulio major general, reads in part:

" It is my distressing duty to confirm the recent telegram
informing you of the death of your son, Technical Sergeant James
T. Thomas 18,134,027, air corps, near Gadaquez, Spain.

An official casualty report states that Sergeant Thomas was missing
in action over Spain since December 6, 1943. There has been submitted 
to the war department official information which is considered 
sufficient evidence to establish the fact that your son was killed
in action on the date that he was previously reported missing in 
action, and it has been officially so entered on the records of the 
war department.

I realize the burden of anxiety has been yours since your son was 
first reported missing in action, and deeply regret the sorrow this
later report brings to you. May the knowledge that he made the 
supreme sacrifice in defense of his home and country be a source
of sustaining comfort ot you."

Young Thomas entered the army air corps service in June, 1942, and
had been overseas since June 1943. The above picture of him was
made in his R.O.T.C. uniform at Louisiana State University shortly
prior to his entering the service.