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Thomas Alexander

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Thomas Lynn Alexander

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October 8, 1990

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Thomas Lynn Alexander, Alex, served with the Marine Corps in Vietnam between 1967 and 1968. After his return home, Thomas struggled with his emotional scars and received a 100% disability rating for PTSD. On October 8, 1990, Thomas died as a result of complications related to alcohol use. He is missed by his family and friends.

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Thomas L. Alexander was buried at Springfield National Cemetery, in Missouri, with full military rites by a unit of Marine Corps Reserves.

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Biography

Thomas Lynn Alexander, Alex, served with the Marine Corps in Vietnam between 1967 and 1968. After his return home, Thomas struggled with his emotional scars and received a 100 disability rating for PTSD. On October 8, 1990, Thomas died as a result of complications related to alcohol use. He is missed by his family and friends.

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