Background
THRASHER, Thomas Edward was born on August 27, 1887 in Austin, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Edward and Eliza A. (Deats) Thrasher.
THRASHER, Thomas Edward was born on August 27, 1887 in Austin, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Edward and Eliza A. (Deats) Thrasher.
University of Texas, 4 years. Marine Corps Schools.
Y.C. Appointed Second Lieutenant, 1909. Major, temporary, 1918, Major, since 1920. With Marine Expedition Forces, Nicaragua, 1912.
With American Legation Guard, Managua, Nicaragua, 1912-1913. United States Army and Navy Forces during occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 1914. With Marine Landing Forces, Haiti, 1915, Santo Domingo, 1916.
Assistant Paymaster, United States Marines, 1917-1921. Major and Colonel, Gendarmerie d’Haiti 1922-1923. Assistant Quartermaster, United States Marines, 1924-1928.
Colonel, Guardia Nacional de Nicaragua, 1928-1930.
Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia), Army and Navy of American, Army, Navy and Marine Corps Country.
Spouse Mary McCord Tootle, July 2, 1919, N.