Thomas A. Pope
Thomas A. Pope | |
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Corporal Thomas Pope | |
| Born | December 15, 1894 Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Died | June 14, 1989 (aged 94) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Service number | 1387320 |
| Unit | Company E, 131st Infantry, 33d Division |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Conduct Medal (United Kingdom) Médaille militaire (France) Croix de Guerre (France) |
Thomas A. Pope (December 15, 1894 – June 14, 1989) was a soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Hamel, in France during World War I. Pope's unit was attached to an Australian Army battalion during the battle and, following a recommendation from an Australian officer, Pope was also awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, by King George V.