James Alfred Thomas
Born: August 1, 1909 at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to James Alfred Thomas, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Bomber and Commanding Officer of Bombing Squadron TEN (VB-10), embarked from the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action against the enemy from 11 to 13 November 1942. Lieutenant Commander Thomas’ outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.