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    Remains of World War II Soldier to be buried in North Rose, New York [Image 6 of 7]

    Remains of World War II Soldier to be buried in North Rose, New York

    FORT KNOX, KY, UNITED STATES

    05.01.2023

    Courtesy Photo

    U.S. Army Human Resources Command

    The remains of World War II Soldier U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. John B. Thomas will be interred May 20, at North Rose Cemetery, North Rose, New York. Thomas was piloting a B-24 Liberator when it crashed Aug. 1, 1943, after being hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire during Operation TIDAL WAVE, the largest bombing mission against the oil fields and refineries at Ploiesti, north of Bucharest, Romania. He was just 23 years old.

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    Date Taken: 05.01.2023
    Date Posted: 05.15.2023 13:48
    Photo ID: 7797154
    VIRIN: 230515-A-A4484-1015
    Resolution: 917x434
    Size: 82.62 KB
    Location: FORT KNOX, KY, US

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    Downloads: 8

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