Missouri Over There

Pocket Watch of James Virgil Thomas

Details

Title Pocket Watch of James Virgil Thomas
Description This pocket watch was carried overseas with James Virgil Thomas from Willard, Missouri. Thomas was a pilot with Squadron L based out of San Diego, California. He died during a transcontinental air race used to promote the air service in 1919. This pocket watch is beautifully inlaid on its outside case and was manufactured by the Macy’s company and sold in their LaForge and Valentine Jewelry Departments.
Contributing Institution Paul Jones Family
Copy Request For more information on using this image, contact the Springfield-Greene County Library District at 4653 S. Campbell Ave. 417-882-0714
Rights Publication, commercial use, or reproduction of this image or the accompanying data requires prior written permission from the Springfield-Greene County Library District, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. 417-882-0714

Pocket Watch of James Virgil Thomas

1 of 2

Back to Top