Tom
CharacterAmong the fresh graduates thrown into the battle for Trost District, trainee Tom of the 104th Training Corps meets one of the story's quietest, cruelest ends. His maneuvering gas gives out mid-mission, and neither courage nor his comrades' loyalty can save him from the Titans that close in.
Appearance
Nothing about Tom's look sets him apart from his classmates. He wears the uniform issued to every member of the Training Corps, stands at an unremarkable height, and keeps his smooth, fair hair cut into an undercut.
Personality
The manga gives Tom almost no time to reveal who he is. What the page does show is a soldier willing to press into danger: he joins Mikasa Ackerman's desperate push through Trost rather than hang back, and two squadmates value him enough to attempt a rescue at the cost of their own lives.
History
During the operation to retake the army's headquarters in Trost District, Tom flies with the group trailing Mikasa Ackerman across the rooftops. His gas tank empties partway there, stranding him within reach of a cluster of Titans. A pair of teammates double back to pull him out, but the rescue fails and all three soldiers are eaten.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tom in Attack on Titan?
Tom is a trainee from the 104th Training Corps who dies during the battle to retake Trost District after his maneuvering gas runs out and Titans close in on him.
What squad is Tom part of in Attack on Titan?
Tom is a member of the 104th Training Corps who takes part in the mission to retake the army's headquarters in Trost District, flying with the group trailing Mikasa Ackerman.
How does Tom die in Attack on Titan?
Tom's gas tank empties mid-flight during the operation in Trost, stranding him near a cluster of Titans that ultimately devour him.
What does Tom look like in Attack on Titan?
Tom looks unremarkable among his 104th Training Corps classmates, wearing the standard trainee uniform, standing at an average height, and keeping his fair hair cut into an undercut.
Did anyone try to save Tom during the battle for Trost?
Two squadmates try to rescue Tom after his gas runs out, but the attempt fails and all three soldiers are eaten by Titans.
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