Frank Tsosie Thompson
Frank Tsosie Thompson | |
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Born | Crystal, New Mexico, U.S. | September 29, 1920
Died | June 2, 2008 Breadsprings, New Mexico, U.S. | (aged 87)
Allegiance | United States |
Awards | Congressional Silver Medal |
Frank Tsosie Thompson (September 4, 1920 – June 2, 2008) was an
Biography
Thompson was born in
Thompson served in the Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division during World War II.[1][2] He served in a number of battles across the Pacific theater, including Tarawa, Abemana Atoll, Guadalcanal, Saipan and Tinian.[1] Thompson reached the rank of corporal.[1] He remained in the U.S. Marines from May 5, 1942, until September 17, 1945.[1]
Thompson attended
He was awarded the Congressional Silver Medal for his service as a code talker in 2001.[1]
Frank Thompson died of natural causes at the age of 87 on June 2, 2008, in Breadsprings, New Mexico.[1] Navajo Nation President
Thompson was survived by his wife, Janet B. Thompson, his children Janice Thompson, Cassandra Bloedel, Floyd Thompson, Frankie Thompson, Terry Thompson, Francine Thompson and Valeri Llopis, and seven grandchildren.[2]
References
- ^ Arizona Republic. Associated Press. 2008-06-03. Retrieved 2008-06-06.
- ^ Gallup Independent. Associated Press. 2008-06-04. Archived from the originalon 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2008-06-06.