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Raid on Makin Island
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The raid on Makin Island was an attack by Marine Raiders of the United States Marine Corps on the Japanese-controlled Makin Island from August 17–18, 1942. Aims of the raid included destroying local i
U.S. Marines return to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on board the American submarine Nautilus following the raid, 26 August 1942.
U.S. Marines return to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on board the American submarine Nautilus following the raid, 26 August 1942.
Makin as seen by USS Nautilus
Makin as seen by USS Nautilus
A Marine Raider, injured during the Makin operation, is lifted through a hatch on USS Argonaut to be taken ashore at Pearl Harbor, 26 August 1942.
A Marine Raider, injured during the Makin operation, is lifted through a hatch on USS Argonaut to be taken ashore at Pearl Harbor, 26 August 1942.
A plaque commemorating the Makin Island raid, located on the island of Kwajalein.
A plaque commemorating the Makin Island raid, located on the island of Kwajalein.
Clyde A. Thomason
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Sergeant Clyde A. Thomason was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism at the cost of his life while leading an assault during the raid on Makin Island on Augus
Raid on Makin Island
…have not yet been located. Dallas H. Cook (posthumously) and James Roosevelt each received a Navy Cross citation for their efforts during the raid, and Clyde A. Thomason posthumously received a Medal of Honor. Thomason was the first enlisted Marine to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II. Hough, Frank O.; Verle…
Sgt Clyde A. Thomason, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient
Sgt Clyde A. Thomason, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient
Amy M. Thomason receives her stepson's Medal of Honor from James Forrestal at a January 1943 ceremony in the Navy Department. Lieutenant General Thoma
Amy M. Thomason receives her stepson's Medal of Honor from James Forrestal at a January 1943 ceremony in the Navy Department. Lieutenant General Thomas Holcomb (right), Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, was among those present.