Thomas Lawson Hawkins ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey
On March 7, 1945 Flight Officer Hawkins was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of New Jersey. ★ 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 | 323442 |
| Service ID | T-063113 |
| Name | Thomas Lawson Hawkins |
| From | Glen Rock, Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Birth Date | November 18, 1923 |
| Casualty Date | March 7, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Flight Officer |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 100th Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Non Hostile Died, Air Crash |
| Location | Puglia, Italy |
| Burial | Valleau Cemetery, Ridgewood, New Jersey |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal |
Additional Details
Thomas Lawson Hawkins was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and moved to Glen Rock with his parents, William and Rebecca, when he was very young. He was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He was killed in a crash while taking off on a mission to Munich, Germany.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Thomas Lawson Hawkins was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Entered the service via Regular Military. Hawkins had the rank of Flight Officer. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was T-063113. Attached to 332nd Fighter Group, 100th Fighter Squadron. He was born on November 18, 1923. According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state and Bergen county has been included within the archival record. We have Glen Rock listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Flight Officer Hawkins experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 7, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non Hostile Died, Air Crash. Incident location: Puglia, Italy. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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