Thomas A. Pope

1894 – 1989

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Thomas A. Pope served the U.S. Army. Thomas served in World War I. Thomas was 94 years old.

Keepsakes

Headstone Front of Josephine Pope. Arlington National Cemetery.

Headstone Back of Josephine Pope. Arlington National Cemetery.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Conflicts

World War I

Medal of Honor

4 July 1918 · At Hamel, France · Corporal, U.S. Army, Company E, 131st Infantry, 33d Division.

His company was advancing behind the tanks when it was halted by hostile machinegun fire. Going forward alone, he rushed a machinegun nest, killed several of the crew with his bayonet, and, standing astride his gun, held off the others until reinforcements arrived and captured them.

44, W.D., 1919.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army July 4, 1918 · At Hamel, France · Corporal, U.S. Army, Company E, 131st Infantry, 33d Division. 44, W.D., 1919.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 35

Grave 3157

In Our Keeping

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