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THOMAS WILLIAM FRITSCH
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THOMAS W FRITSCH
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POSTED ON 7.27.2024
POSTED BY: Peter Rodney Badger
Summary of Service
On 10 May 1968, a detachment of one officer an 43 artillerymen from Battery D, 2nd Battalion, 13th Marines, at Ngok Tavak, five miles south of Kham Duc, was attacked by surrounding elements of the 2nd North Vietnamese Division. Having expended all artillery ammunition in a fierce defense, the Marines disabled their two 105 mm. howitzers and escaped from the camp with Vietnamese irregular troops under Australian command. Thirteen Marine artillerymen and one Marine aviator were killed in the action.
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POSTED ON 8.26.2022
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston
I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans
Lance Corporal Thomas William Fritsch, Served with Battery D, 2nd Battalion, 13th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.
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POSTED ON 7.10.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. May you rest in eternal peace.
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POSTED ON 8.26.2021
POSTED BY: Jury Washington
Thank You For Your Valiant Service Marine.
May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LCPL. Fritsch, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!
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POSTED ON 10.19.2018
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
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Dear Lcpl Thomas Fritsch,
Thank you for your service as a Field Radio Operator. I am glad you were identified in 2005. Welcome home. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
Thank you for your service as a Field Radio Operator. I am glad you were identified in 2005. Welcome home. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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