Larry Edward Thomas ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On May 14, 1969 Private First Class Thomas was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 301653 |
| Service ID | 2514924 |
| Name | Larry Edward Thomas |
| From | Pittsville, Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | February 6, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | May 14, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Assaultman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 1st Recon Battalion, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Burial | Brooklawn Memory Gardens, Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Larry Edward Thomas is buried or memorialized at Brooklawn Memory Gardens, Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin.  Larry is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 24w, Line 13. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Larry Edward Thomas was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on March 18, 1969. Thomas had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Assaultman. Service number assignment was 2514924. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 1st Recon Battalion, B Company.
He was born on February 6, 1947. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Wood county has been included within the archival record. We have Pittsville listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Private First Class Thomas experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 14, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 290 Prisoners of war
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• 91 D-Day Normandy casualties
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• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
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• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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