Thomas Wesley Ault ★ World War I Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
Thomas Wesley Ault
World War I
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On October 6, 1918 Private Ault was declared a casualty of World War I. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 159366 |
| Name | Thomas Wesley Ault |
| From | Bledsoe County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | May 11, 1888 |
| Casualty Date | October 6, 1918 |
| War | World War I |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | US Marines, 13th Regiment |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Burial | Plot C Row 26 Grave 5, Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, Fere-en-Tardenois, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Thomas Wesley Ault is buried or memorialized at Plot C Row 26 Grave 5, Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, Fere-en-Tardenois, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Thomas Wesley Ault was serving his country during World War I when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Ault had the rank of Private. Attached to US Marines, 13th Regiment.
He was born on May 11, 1888. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Bledsoe county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War I, Army Private Ault experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 6, 1918. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War I Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
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• 1,652 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 91 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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