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"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above
and beyond the call of duty while a member of the Second Marine Raider Battalion in action against the Japanese-held island of Makin on August
17–18, 1942. Landing the advance element of the assault echelon,
Sergeant Thomason disposed his men with keen judgment and discrimination
and by his exemplary leadership and great personal valor, exhorted them
to like fearless efforts. On one occasion, he dauntlessly walked up to a
house which concealed an enemy Japanese sniper, forced in the door and
shot the man before he could resist. Later in the action, while leading
an assault on enemy position, he gallantly gave up his life in the
service of his country. His courage and loyal devotion to duty in the
face of grave peril were in keeping with the finest traditions of the
United States Naval Service."
From Sgt. Thomason's Medal of Honor citation, awarded in January of 1943.
May you be at peace,
Brian
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Clyde A. Thomason Marine Corps League Detachment #1325 in Fayette County, Ga
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