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Thomas Varns - World War II

Thomas Abrams Varns was drafted following his graduation from Springfield High School, and attended Army basic training at Camp Barkley in Abilene, Texas. He was assigned to the 415th Medical Collection Company, which was attached to Patton's 3rd Army. Varns' unit accompanied 3rd Army as it moved through northern France and into Germany, providing medical assistance and support throughout its campaigns.

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A medic with Patton’s 3rd Army in Europe during WW II

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Military Portrait of Tom Varns in 1944

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1944

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Public domain



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