In Memory OfENC James S. Thomas

ENC James S. Thomas, 77, U.S. Navy, born December 8, 1939, passed away from health complications on July 20, 2017. He was a Plank Owner of Boat Support Unit ONE, making five deployments to Vietnam as an Engineman and crewman on PTFs and combatant craft. Thomas earned the Navy Commendation Medal with V for Valor for his distinguished service in combat operations. Beyond his uniform, he was a tireless editor for warboats.org and co-founder of the Combatant Craft Crewman Association, dedicated to preserving naval history. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!