Official Military Personnel File for Thomas E. Atkins

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Official Military Personnel File for Thomas E. Atkins

1942-1965

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This Official Military Personnel File includes records from the following folders: Service Documents (December 9, 1942-November 1, 1945); Post-Service Documents (November 13, 1945-November 15, 1965); Awards, Decorations, and Commendations (September 26, 1944-November 23, 1964); Medical Records (January 14, 1943-October 14, 1945).

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SNAC Resource ID: 11623150

National Archives at St. Louis

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Atkins, Thomas E. (Thomas Eugene), 1921-1999

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Thomas Eugene "Gene" Atkins (February 5, 1921 – September 15, 1999) was a Private in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions in World War II during a skirmish on 10 March 1945 in the Battle of Luzon. He joined the Army from his birth town in December 1942. His Medal of Honor citation says he fought gallantly on the Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands. With two companions he occupied a position on a ridge outside the perimeter defense established by the 1st...