Clyde A. Thomason | |
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 Sgt Clyde A. Thomason, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | May 23, 1914 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 1942 (aged 28) Makin Island (present-day Butaritari, Kiribati) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1934–1939, 1942 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 2nd Raider Battalion |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal China Service Medal American Defense Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/1 star World War II Victory Medal |
Sergeant Clyde A. Thomason (May 23, 1914 – August 17, 1942) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism at the cost of his life while leading an assault during the raid on Makin Island on August 17, 1942. Thomason was the first enlisted Marine to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II.