Donald Bernard Thompson
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Petty Officer Second Class |
Wall | D |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 37 |
American Campaign
Electrician's Mate
MEDALS-RIBBONS: World War II Victory, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/1 Star, World War I Victory, Philippine Liberation w/1 Star
While serving in The Pacific Theatre on the USS Neuendorf DE-200, Donald volunteered to take care of a monkey the crew adopted during a port of call. With Donald's support the monkey raised the morale of the crew during the war. With love and honor, Your Family