Thomas W Silva - 298th Engineer Combat Battalion, WWII, WW2
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Thomas Wailehua Silva

Source: Star Advertiser, 01 Aug 2010
CAPTAIN THOMAS WAILEHUA SILVA
Captain Thomas Wailehua Silva, aka �Babe� Silva, passed at the age of 94 years. Born January 13, 1916, passed June 25, 2010. A resident of Waianae. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Nani Silva; children, Winona Brown, Kathleen Dehne, Thomas W. Silva, Jr., and Franklin Silva. 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He lived a wonderful, fulfilling life. In his younger days, he enjoyed life as a local beach boy while he worked for the Honolulu Advertiser. He joined the military in 1941 where he served in the war as an Army combat engineer. Captain Silva became a prisoner of war in 1944. He returned home 9 months later and continued to serve until 1952, finishing his service in the National Guard. Thomas and Elizabeth married in 1946, starting their family. In 1954 the family relocated to California where Thomas pursued a successful business career. Gaining a great deal of knowledge in his years at Dominque�s Waterworks, he started his own business, Sil Supply Co., a pipe supply business. He brought his success back to Hawaii where he continued with his next business venture, Wai Utility Co. Thomas retired at 72 years of age. He lived the last 22 years to the fullest spending quality time with his family and friends. Memorial service and a celebration of Thomas� life will be held at the Elks Lodge, Waikiki on Thursday, August 12, 2010. Arrangements by: Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

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CPT Thomas Wailehua “Babe” Silva
BIRTH 13 Jan 1916 Hawaii
DEATH 25 Jun 2010 (aged 94) Hawaii
BURIAL Cremated
MEMORIAL ID 228959462

Source: United States, World War II Prisoners of War, 1941-1945
Name: Thomas Silva
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 07 Aug 1944
Event Place: Germany
Residence State: Hawaii
Race: White
Military Service: Ce: Corps Of Engineers
Military Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Military Service Branch: Army
Military Rank: First Lieutenant or Lt. Jr. Grade
Destination Place: Flag 64 or 21B Schubin (Moved to Usedom) Poland, Altburgund 53-17
Service Number: O1110255


Listed in undated, pre-1985, memo from Clycle Haskill, titled “WHAT ARE THEY DOING NOW”
SILVA, Tom A, retired (part time, that is)


Listed in After/After Action Reports 26 July - 1 Dec 1944:
LOSSES IN ACTION - OFFICERS - 7 AUGUST 1944
Capt Thomas W. Silva 01110255


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