JOSEPH L MEADE
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HONORED ON PANEL 34W, LINE 77 OF THE WALL

JOSEPH LYNN MEADE

WALL NAME

JOSEPH L MEADE

PANEL / LINE

34W/77

DATE OF BIRTH

06/27/1949

CASUALTY PROVINCE

QUANG NGAI

DATE OF CASUALTY

01/25/1969

HOME OF RECORD

KINGSPORT

COUNTY OF RECORD

Sullivan County

STATE

TN

BRANCH OF SERVICE

MARINE CORPS

RANK

PFC

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR JOSEPH LYNN MEADE
POSTED ON 7.20.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you....

War drew us from our homeland
In the sunlit springtime of our youth.
Those who did not come back alive remain
in perpetual springtime -- forever young --
And a part of them is with us always.
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POSTED ON 6.20.2023
POSTED BY: ANON

74

Never forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine
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POSTED ON 6.7.2021
POSTED BY: Karen Allen

Thank you

Dear PFC Joseph Meade, thank you for your gallant service to our country. You're a true and brave American Hero and will not be forgotten.
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POSTED ON 9.14.2020
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Joseph Meade, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The anniversary of the terror attacks just passed. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 1.25.2019
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Vietnam, 1969

Silver Star Citation

Joseph L. Meade

Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Battalion: 3d Battalion
GENERAL ORDERS:

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Joseph L. Meade (MCSN: 2450534), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman with Company M. Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 25 January 1969, Company M was participating in a combat operation south of Chu Lai in Quang Ngai Province when two Marines detonated enemy mines, resulting in several casualties. Completely disregarding his own safety, Private First Class Meade fearlessly rushed into the hazardous area to assist his injured squad leader. Arriving at the man's side, he commenced mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and continued this process aboard the evacuation helicopter until the casualty reached a medical facility. Returning to the operational area, Private First Class Meade unhesitatingly re-entered the minefield on several occasions to provide medical aid to his comrades and carry injured men to awaiting evacuation aircraft. While engaged in this selfless task, he was mortally wounded by the detonation of an enemy explosive device. By his courage, bold, initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Private First Class Meade inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
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