Cpl. James W. Thrash, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thrash, attended school in Frederick; husband of the former Faye Dill.  Entered service in April, 1944, trained in Ft. Sill, Okla., Camp Maxey, Texas; went overseas in Dec., 1944, served in Belgium, Luxembourg, Czechoslovakia, Germany, where he is now on duty.  Awarded ETO Ribbon with three Battle Stars, Pres. Unit Citation, Cert. of Merit.

(As per original 1940's publication.)