William Henry Thomas Explained

William Henry Thomas
Order:Delegate Maryland District 35
Term Start:1974
Term End:1982
Birth Date:September 19, 1920
Constituency:Upper Eastern Shore of Maryland
Party:Republican

William Henry Thomas (1920–2009) was a delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 35, which covered Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico Counties.[1]

Background

Delegate Thomas attended the Dorchester County public schools. He later served in U.S. Air Force during World War II. In March 1943 he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant. As a pilot, he flew more than 47 missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.[2]

He was a County Commissioner of Dorchester County, Maryland from 1970 to 1974. He was the Director of the Dorchester General Hospital from 1970 to 1971. He was a member of the Farm Bureau; American Legion; VFW. President of the Cambridge Rotary Club, 1974; Commodore of the Cambridge Yacht Club, 1969 and a board member, Grace Methodist Church.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archives of Maryland. Maryland Manual On-line. State of Maryland. 15 January 2017.
  2. Web site: William Henry Thomas . myeasternshoremd.com . 9 April 2022.