Harold Chester Thomas (7 May 1907 – 11/12 October 1942), enlisted in the U.S.
Navy 28 January 1927.
Thomas was born in Cleo, Oklahoma.
He was appointed Carpenter 8 February 1933 and served in various ships and at Cavite before being commissioned Chief Carpenter 24 March 1939.
Thomas reported to USS Boise 14 May 1940 and was appointed Lieutenant (junior grade) 1 September 1942.