Wilson High School World War I Memorial: Thomas Herbert Imeson 4/6/1898 – 7/19/1918

THOMAS HERBERT IMESON
Barnard, Monroe County, N. Y.
4/6/1898 – 7/19/18

Thomas Herbert Imeson was born in West Troy, N. Y., April 6, 1898, son of Thomas Herbert and Mabel Imeson. He attended West High School, and later was employed by the R. J. Strasenburgh Company. He was step-son of Stanley J. Hawkins. His name appears on the Honor Roll of First Methodist Episcopal Church. Entered the service at Rochester, N. Y., April 7, 1917, at the age of 19 years, as a Private in the United States Marine Corps, being assigned to the 12th Company, 5th Regiment; later transferred to 76th Company, 6th Regiment.

Embarked overseas, July 3, 1917. Engaged in action at Toulon Sector; Aisne Defensive; Chateau-Thierry; Aisne-Marne Offensive. Promoted to Corporal, November 1, 1917. His Regiment was part of the famous Fourth American Brigade, which was cited frequently for desperate bravery.

He went into action at Soissons, France, and was not reported after that time. Certificate of presumptive death issued by United States Marine Corps. Official report: “Died of wounds received in action, July 19, 1918.” Place of burial unknown.