b. 17/03/1871 Germany. d. 18/07/1900 Taku Field Hospital, China.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 20-22/06/1900 China.
Thomas was born March 17, 1871, in Germany, and after entering the navy in 1895 he was sent as an Coxswain to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
MOH CITATION:
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Thomas distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
BURIAL LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL CEMETERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
SECTION NA, SITE 369.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER, WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, WASHINGTON DC.
