Thomas Meehan
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
Rank | Colonel |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | I |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 2 |
Plaque Number | 9 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Distinguished Flying Cross, Naval Aviation Observer, Bronze Star, Strike/Flight Air Medal w/#15, Joint Service Commendation w/OLC, Navy Commendation W/"V", Army Commendation, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation w/2 Stars, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service w/4 Stars, Armed Forces Reserve, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm and Gold Frame, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Silver Star, Vietnam Campaign w/ Device, Pistol Expert Badge
Tank was shot down on two occasions in Vietnam flying reconnaissance missions with U.S. Army. He proudly served his country with 24 years of service.