Thomas J Barrett★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
On June 4, 1944 Captain Barrett was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Illinois. ★ 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 | 467512 |
| Service ID | O-479449 |
| Name | Thomas J Barrett |
| From | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois |
| Casualty Date | June 4, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Specialty | Chaplain |
| Unit/Group | US Army Chaplain Corps |
| Casualty Type | DNB - Died Non-battle |
| Location | Burma, India Theater |
| Burial | Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Thomas J Barrett 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. Barrett had the rank of Captain. His military occupation or specialty was Chaplain. Service number assignment was O-479449. Attached to US Army Chaplain Corps.
According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Cook county has been included within the archival record. We have Chicago listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Barrett experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 4, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: DNB - Died Non-battle. Incident location: Burma, India Theater. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Chaplain Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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Illinois was home to over 28,683 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Illinois was home to over 28,683 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,579 World War I
• 19,316 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,737 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 212 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 28 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,316 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,737 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 212 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 28 Medal of Honor recipients
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