Pvt. Reed Thompson

 

Memorial at Miller’s Chapel, Monroe Co., Tn

 

 

 

 

Reed Thompson

ID: 34499620
Entered the Service From:
Tennessee
Rank:
Private

Service:
 U.S. Army, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division

Died:
Sunday, March 25, 1945
Buried at: 
Netherlands American Cemetery
Location: 
Margraten, Netherlands
Plot: Row: 18 Grave: 12

Awards:
Purple Heart

 

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 24, 1945, Page 1:

 

"Turkey Creek---Several from McMinn and Meigs Counties have visited Mr. Oliver Thompson to express sympathy in the death of his son, Reed Thompson, who was killed in Germany on March 25. Reed had been overseas only a short while. His father had received two letters from him just previous to receiving the telegram telling of his death; one was written on the day before he was killed."

---Mrs. M.J. Belcher.

_____________________________________________________________

 

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 9, 1945, Page 6:

 

"In Memory Of Reed Thompson---Private Reed Thompson was killed in Germany on March 25. Reed professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Miller's Chapel Church, remaining a member until his death. He was faithful; he attended Sunday School and church services regularly until he was called into Army service, and when he was on furlough he attended the Sunday School, went to class, talked of the

scriptures and of things concerning the soul's welfare. He never failed to pay his share on church expenses while at home, and has sent money to his father, to pay to the church since he has been away.

 

Funeral or memorial services were conducted at the Miller's Chapel Church on Sunday, May 6, by Revs. Wash Mitchell and Enos Hunt. His body lies sleeping in an American military cemetery overseas, according to a letter received by his father, Mr. Oliver Thompson, from an Army chaplain.

 

Reed leaves to mourn his departure his father; five brothers, three with the Army overseas; Vastine, Onus and Raymond; his twin brother and two at home, Calvin and Ulie; two sisters, Mrs. Celus Freeman and Mrs. Roy Lynn; his grandfather, Mr. Elijah Thompson, a grandmother, Mrs. Parthena Powers; several relatives and many friends.

 

We miss you, Reed, but some sweet day we will clasp hands with you in a better world where there will be no sad hearts and no separations; where all is peace and love forever." ---Maggie Belcher.

 

 

PVT Reed Thompson
ID: 34499620
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Monroe County, TN
Status: KIA


 

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

Name:

Reed Thompson

Birth Year:

1922

Race:

White, Citizen (White)

Nativity State or Country:

Tennessee

State of Residence:

Tennessee

County or City:

Monroe

 

 

Enlistment Date:

12 Dec 1942

Enlistment State:

Georgia

Enlistment City:

Fort Oglethorpe

Branch:

Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA

Branch Code:

Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA

Grade:

Private

Grade Code:

Private

Term of Enlistment:

Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law

Component:

Selectees (Enlisted Men)

Source:

Civil Life

 

 

Education:

Grammar school

Civil Occupation:

General farmers

Marital Status:

Single, with dependents

Height:

67

Weight:

132

 

 

Researcher and Designer

Joy Locke & Joe Irons