Biography
Ronald L. Thompson
Shamokin-born Ronald L. Thompson served in both world wars and later represented Pennsylvanians in the state legislature.
Historically establishedA Shamokin Beginning
Ronald L. Thompson was born in Shamokin in 1899 and built a public life shaped by military and elected service.
Service in Two World Wars
He served with the 107th Field Artillery of the 28th Division during the First World War and with the Army Air Forces Training Command during the Second.
A Career in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania House Archives also records Thompson’s service as a state legislator.
Profile
Identity details have been reviewed.
- Documented name
- Ronald L. ThompsonDocumented
- Born
- August 19, 1899Documented
- Died
- June 19, 1986Documented
- Place
- Born in Shamokin, PennsylvaniaDocumented
- Occupation
- Pennsylvania legislator and military officerAccording to the cited source
- Military service
- 107th Field Artillery, 28th Division, AEFAccording to the cited source
- Military service
- Army Air Forces Training CommandAccording to the cited source