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Polar Bear Roster

Soldier Summary

Thomas, Jr. Hancock

Military History

Rank: Private

Unit: United States. Army. Engineer Regiment, 310th. Company A.

Serial Number: 2984814

Medals Awarded
  • Silver Star Citation[1]
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence1927Oglesby, IL
Silver Star Citation for action[1]10/8/1918Seltso, Russia
Transf. to Camp Grant7/19/1919
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor

•The Polar Bear, vol. 3, no. 1 (Feb. 1927).

•Engineers rosters, National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO