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Donald Thomas Thigpen

Donald Thomas Thigpen

Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Fireman, First Class
Service Number 841 55 10
Birth Date June 11, 1924
From Victoria, Texas
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Growler (SS-215)
Loss Date November 8, 1944
Location South China Sea
Circumstances Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks Donald was born in Cuero, Texas.

Photo courtesy of Jimilyn Butt, niece. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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