Thomas Allerton Meade
Corporal
D CO, 1ST BN, 26TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Orange, New Jersey October 17, 1947 to February 06, 1968 THOMAS A MEADE is on the Wall at Panel 37E, Line 62 |
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CPL THOMAS ALLERTON MEADE
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Dear Tom:
Peace, |
Thomas, Jeez my friend, almost 35 years ago, that you saved me that day. It was supposed to be me and I am grateful for you always. Always. As we said Thomas, IN GOD. ALWAYS IN GOD. Peace man Thomas. Say GOD into LIFE.
From a friend, |
Hello Uncle Thomas. I wish we had a chance to meet each other ... but I was born about 2 years after you were taken away. You are my Mother's BIG brother, and she misses you every day ... I miss you too, even though I never met you. I feel like I know you. You are very much a part of our lives.
Love from your niece -
From his niece, |
Hey Uncle Thomas,
Love, |
Uncle Tom... I never had the fortune to meet you, but have always heard great things. Son of your brother Michael, I wear your name as my middle name in honor of your life. I will see you on the other side.
With Love,
Nicholas Thomas Meade |
A Note from The Virtual WallOn 06 Feb 1968 the 1/26 Marines were engaged in bitter fighting at Khe Sanh, where the Tet Offensive had started early. Even so, on one of the bloodiest days for US forces in Vietnam - 134 men lost in combat - 1/26 lost only two men:
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