Steven C. Thomas
Aviation Ordinance Third Class Navy Iranian Hostage Crisis (1980)
- Branch of Service
- Navy
- Rank
- Aviation Ordinance Third Class
- Unit
- USS Ranger CV-61
- Conflict / Era
- Iranian Hostage Crisis (1980)
- Years of Service
- 1978 – 1981
- Date of Birth
- 07/03/1960
- Hometown
- Darby, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Good Conduct Medal, Medal for Iranian Hostage Crisis participation
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section B
- Overseas Service
- Extensive Western Pacific Tour (this tour set a new peacetime record for number of days at sea: a 6-month training exercise); Indian Ocean, Africa, Philippines, Japan; Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Hawaii
- Reserve Service
- 1981 and 1984 – 1983 and 1984
- Township (entering service)
- Darby
- Township (current / at death)
- Mill Creek
- Church
- Kilbourne United Methodist
- School
- UNKNOWN
- Record Authenticated
- No
Decorations
Biography
Overseas service: Extensive Western Pacific Tour (this tour set a new peacetime record for number of days at sea: a 6-month training exercise); Indian Ocean, Africa, Philippines, Japan; Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Hawaii. Church: Kilbourne United Methodist. School: UNKNOWN. Attended "A" School in Millington, TN
Source: No DD-214 found in Union Co. Recorder's Office as of 12/27/2007