Photo #: NH 106459
Sergeant Herbert J. Thomas, USMCR
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 267.
Herbert J. Thomas was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for
"extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry" while serving with the Third Marines, Third Marine Division in battle against the Japanese at Koromokina River, Bougainville Island, Solomon Islands, 7 November 1943.
U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Online Image: 56KB; 580 x 765 pixels
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