Thomas Francis Oles jr
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Wall | F |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 36 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Air Force Commendation, Navy Good Conduct w/1 Star, Air Force Good Conduct w/1 OLC, China Service, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, Navy Occupation Service, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Korean Service w/7 Stars, Vietnam Service w/1 Star, Air Force Longevity Service w/3 OLC, Philippine Independence, United Nations Service, Vietnam Campaign, Navy Expert Rifle
Tom served in the Navy as a Teleman First Class during World War II, he then joined the Air force. During the Vietnam War he dressed as Santa Claus for the deaf children in Lai Thie Orphanage, Vietnam.
USS Taussig DD-746
Plaque Wall Map
