Thomas Wayne Warren ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On November 23, 1968 Private First Class Warren 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 Virginia. ★ 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 | 304103 |
| Service ID | 2436561 |
| Name | Thomas Wayne Warren |
| From | Petersburg, Petersburg County, Virginia |
| Birth Date | February 22, 1950 |
| Casualty Date | November 23, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Machine Gunner |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, L Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Burial | Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George County, Virginia |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Thomas Wayne Warren is buried or memorialized at Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George County, Virginia.  Thomas is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 38w, Line 47. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Thomas Wayne Warren 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 July 20, 1968. Warren had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Machine Gunner. Service number assignment was 2436561. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, L Company.
He was born on February 22, 1950. According to our records Virginia was his home or enlistment state and Petersburg county has been included within the archival record. We have Petersburg listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Private First Class Warren experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 23, 1968. 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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▼ Virginia was home to over 10,963 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 7,031 World War II
• 882 Korean War
• 1,305 Vietnam War
• 203 Prisoners of war
• 1,661 Missing in action
• 31 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 232 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,031 World War II
• 882 Korean War
• 1,305 Vietnam War
• 203 Prisoners of war
• 1,661 Missing in action
• 31 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 232 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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