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Major Charles Leroy Thomas (April 17, 1920 – February 15, 1980) was a United States Army officer who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions while a company commander during the capture of Climbach, France in 1944—the second African American to be awarded one during World War II. This award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously in 1997.

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  • Major Charles Leroy Thomas (April 17, 1920 – February 15, 1980) was a United States Army officer who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions while a company commander during the capture of Climbach, France in 1944—the second African American to be awarded one during World War II. This award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously in 1997.
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  • Major Charles Leroy Thomas (April 17, 1920 – February 15, 1980) was a United States Army officer who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions while a company commander during the capture of Climbach, France in 1944—the second African American to be awarded one during World War II. This award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously in 1997.
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