Elmer Lee Thomas was the son of Jessie Lafayette “Fate” Thomas and Bonnie Mae Poole. He enlisted on 17 February 1943 at Ft. Oglethorpe, GA
180th Infantry, 45th Infantry Div
The 45th Division was involved in the breakout from the Anzio Beachhead, Italy at the time of his death.
Buried – Willard Park Cemetery, Harriman, Roane Co., TN
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 1 April 1921
- Date of death: 1 June 1944
- County: Roane
- Hometown: Harriman
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Willard Park Cemetery, Harriman, Roane County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Top Panel
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