Thomas F. Lettington
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Commander |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 4 |
Plaque Number | 16 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Achievement w/V, Combat Action w/V, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy "E," National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Tom's career as a "Tin Can Sailor" included service in four destroyers: USS Philip (DD-498), USS Hoel (DDG-13), Executive Officer, USS Barbey (FF-1088) - New Construction, and Commanding Officer, USS Bradley (FF-1041). He served one year with the Naval Advisory Group in Saigon, Vietnam.