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William J. Thigpen, Jr.

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NAME:
William Jesse Thigpen, Jr.
NICKNAME:
Bill
SERVICE NUMBER:
405939
HOME OF RECORD:
Madison, FL
NEXT OF KIN:
Parents, William & Tempy Thigpen
DATE OF BIRTH:
11/4/1920
SERVICE DATES:
6/9/1942 – 11/2/1945
DATE OF DEATH:
5/28/1996
CAMPAIGN UNIT MOS RATE RESULT
Roi-Namur D/2/20 653 Corporal  
Saipan D/2/20 653 Corporal  
Tinian D/2/20 653 Corporal  
Iwo Jima C/1/24 533 Corporal EVACUATED (Combat Fatigue)
INDIVIDUAL DECORATIONS:
LAST KNOWN RANK:
Corporal

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