Name: Arthur August THOMSEN
Rank / Rating: PFC-Private First Class Marines
Service #: 988599
DOB: Feb 03, 1922
From: Atalissa, IA
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Thomsen
Went Aboard: Unknown
Age When Ship Went Down: 23 years, 5 months, 27 days
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Bio Submitted By: Carl Fahnestock (Admin)
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2025

Marine Private First Class Arthur August Thomsen was born on February 3, 1922 to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Thomsen of Atalisa, Iowa. He Went Aboard USS Indianapolis (CA-35) on January 31, 2025. Thomsen joined 38 other marines to make up the Marine detachment for the Final Sailing Crew of Indianapolis. In addition to the Purple Heart, he was awarded posthumously the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal and the Victory medal. (1)