Mary Thompson
Era: Persian Gulf
Military Branch: Navy
Thompson, Mary
Mary Thompson (nee Koch) from Aurora, Minnesota served in the U.S. Navy from 1988 to 1996. She trainined as an Aviation Electrician's Mate.
Ms. Thompson served in Europe, participated in operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and was with the Antartic Development Squadron Six.
Ms. Thompspn also served aboard the aircraft carrier USS. Abraham Lincoln. During that time they sailed the western Pacific to Hong Kong, Singapore, the Persian Gulf, and United Arab Emirates.
Since her service in the Navy she has returned to her hometown in Aurora.
Source: Salute to Servicewomen traveling exhibit produced by the St. Louis County Historical Society.
Albert J. Amatuzio Research Center | Veterans Memorial Hall (vets-hall.org)
