Thomas F Durbin
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Private First Class |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Wall | EE |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 2 |
Plaque Number | 8 |
Medals Ribbons - Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Pepublic of VIetnam Gallentry Cross Unit Citation
PFC Durbin served as a Radio Telephone Operator for Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Division operating near Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam. Under attack by the Viet Cong, he frequently exposed himself to automatic weapons fire in order to relay communications between his squad and the platoon commander. His actions were essential to the eventual defeat of the enemy.