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First Name: Thomas

Last Name: Owens

Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA, US

Gender: Male

Branch: Coast Guard (1790 - present)

Rating: Seaman 1st Class (Non Petty Officer)

Home of Record: Philadelphia, PA
Middle Name: Elbert



Date of Birth: 31 March 1926

Date of Death: 08 January 1945

Rank or Rate: Seaman

Years Served: 1943-1945
Thomas Elbert Owens

    
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)
Biography:

Thomas Elbert Owens
Seaman First Class, United States Coast Guard

United States Coast Guard seaman first class who was stationed on board USS Callaway (APA-35). He was killed in action on January 8, 1945 during a suicide attack on the ship during the Lingayen assault near New Guinea. He was buried at sea.
Honoree ID: 155312   Created by: MHOH

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