HONORED ON PANEL 20E, LINE 72 OF THE WALL
THOMAS EARL DAVIE JR
WALL NAME
THOMAS E DAVIE JR
PANEL / LINE
20E/72
DATE OF BIRTH
CASUALTY PROVINCE
DATE OF CASUALTY
HOME OF RECORD
COUNTY OF RECORD
STATE
BRANCH OF SERVICE
RANK
REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR THOMAS EARL DAVIE JR
POSTED ON 6.12.2025
POSTED BY: Sarah Wolf
Tom and my Gradfather
I have been reading my grandfather’s journal from Vietnam and found a reference to the day Tom passed.
He wrote, “ Today what can I say, the most tragic day of my life. I have lost friends and relatives before, but I was never so close and it wasn’t for such a foolish thing as war among men. Tom Davie was as close or closer to me than anyone here. I had more love for him than for anyone else, but to watch him, pass away and not be able to help is incredibly painful.”
My grandfather Ralph Ragland was in the copilot seat that day and tried to save him. He writes about photos he had seen of Tom’s wife and two children, and that he kept thinking of them and how terrible an ordeal they will have to endure without him.
He wrote, “ Today what can I say, the most tragic day of my life. I have lost friends and relatives before, but I was never so close and it wasn’t for such a foolish thing as war among men. Tom Davie was as close or closer to me than anyone here. I had more love for him than for anyone else, but to watch him, pass away and not be able to help is incredibly painful.”
My grandfather Ralph Ragland was in the copilot seat that day and tried to save him. He writes about photos he had seen of Tom’s wife and two children, and that he kept thinking of them and how terrible an ordeal they will have to endure without him.
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POSTED ON 10.9.2024
POSTED BY: Bernard Shearon
From a squadron member
I lived across the "hooch" from Tom at Bien Hoa and was leading the formation the day he died. He was near the end of his tour. I'll not forget him.
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POSTED ON 5.20.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris
do not stand at my grave and weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
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POSTED ON 5.21.2018
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran
Distinguished Flying Cross Citation (1st Award)
Thomas Earl Davie
DATE OF BIRTH: February 17, 1937
HOME OF RECORD:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Distinguished Flying Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Air Force
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Thomas Earl Davie (AFSN: FR-78313), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over Southeast Asia. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
DATE OF BIRTH: February 17, 1937
HOME OF RECORD:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Distinguished Flying Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Air Force
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Thomas Earl Davie (AFSN: FR-78313), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over Southeast Asia. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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POSTED ON 5.21.2018
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran
Distinguished Flying Cross Citation (2nd Award)
Thomas Earl Davie
DATE OF BIRTH: February 17, 1937
HOME OF RECORD:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Distinguished Flying Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Air Force
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Thomas Earl Davie (AFSN: FR-78313), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over Southeast Asia. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
DATE OF BIRTH: February 17, 1937
HOME OF RECORD:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Distinguished Flying Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Air Force
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Thomas Earl Davie (AFSN: FR-78313), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over Southeast Asia. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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