Clarence Crase Thomas
Clarence Crase Thomas (December 26, 1886 – April 28, 1917) was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I. Thomas became the first U.S. naval officer to die in the war, after his ship was torpedoed by a German submarine. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
Clarence Crase Thomas | |
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| Born | December 26, 1886 Grass Valley, California |
| Died | April 28, 1917 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1904-1917 |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
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