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HONORED ON PANEL 29W, LINE 81 OF THE WALL
THOMAS JOSEPH MCMAHON
WALL NAME
THOMAS J MCMAHON
PANEL / LINE
29W/81
DATE OF BIRTH
CASUALTY PROVINCE
DATE OF CASUALTY
HOME OF RECORD
COUNTY OF RECORD
STATE
BRANCH OF SERVICE
RANK
REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR THOMAS JOSEPH MCMAHON
POSTED ON 11.11.2019
POSTED BY: ROBERT MCMAHON
REMEMBERING YOU & YOUR FELLOW SERVICE MEN & WOMEN
POSTED ON 11.10.2019
POSTED BY: Carmen Coy
2019 Rememberence
Remembering you with Honor and Pride for your Bravery and Ultimate Sacrifice in serving your Country.
POSTED ON 3.18.2019
POSTED BY: ROBERT W. MCMAHON
50th ANNIVERSAY OF HIS DEATH & THOSE OF HIS BUDDIES
THE THOUGHTS & FEELINGS NEVER GO AWAY, REMEMBERING ALL THE GOOD TIMES, HOLDING YOU CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS AND ALWAYS IN MIND OF ALL THAT YOU DID AROUND THAT TIME, 3/19/1969, HAVING ANOTHER SPECIAL REMEMBERANCE PROGRAM BEING PUT ON IN LEWISTON, MAINE AT THE SCHOOL NAMED FOR YOU - THOMAS J. MCMAHON ELEMENTRY SCHOOL, WHERE YOUR MEDALS, ETC. ARE ENCASED AND A PAINTING OF YOU HOLDING A VIETNAMESE CHILD, (PAINTED BY YOUR GIRLFRIEND AT THE TIME). LOVE NEVER DIES, FAMILY IS FOREVER!!!
POSTED ON 7.2.2018
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran
Medal of Honor Citation
Thomas Joseph McMahon
DATE OF BIRTH: June 24, 1948
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Washington, D. C.
HOME OF RECORD:
Portland, Maine
Medal of Honor
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Division: Americal Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 46 (August 28, 1970)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Thomas Joseph McMahon (ASN: 52895360), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Aid Man with Company A, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 18 March 1969. When the lead elements of his company came under heavy fire from well-fortified enemy positions, three soldiers fell seriously wounded. Specialist Fourth Class McMahon, with complete disregard for his safety, left his covered position and ran through intense enemy fire to the side of one of the wounded, administered first aid and then carried him to safety. He returned through the hail of fire to the side of a second wounded man. Although painfully wounded by an exploding mortar round while returning the wounded man to a secure position, Specialist Fourth Class McMahon refused medical attention and heroically ran back through the heavy enemy fire toward his remaining wounded comrade. He fell mortally wounded before he could rescue the last man. Specialist Fourth Class McMahon's undaunted concern for the welfare of his comrades at the cost of his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
DATE OF BIRTH: June 24, 1948
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Washington, D. C.
HOME OF RECORD:
Portland, Maine
Medal of Honor
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Division: Americal Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 46 (August 28, 1970)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Thomas Joseph McMahon (ASN: 52895360), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Aid Man with Company A, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 18 March 1969. When the lead elements of his company came under heavy fire from well-fortified enemy positions, three soldiers fell seriously wounded. Specialist Fourth Class McMahon, with complete disregard for his safety, left his covered position and ran through intense enemy fire to the side of one of the wounded, administered first aid and then carried him to safety. He returned through the hail of fire to the side of a second wounded man. Although painfully wounded by an exploding mortar round while returning the wounded man to a secure position, Specialist Fourth Class McMahon refused medical attention and heroically ran back through the heavy enemy fire toward his remaining wounded comrade. He fell mortally wounded before he could rescue the last man. Specialist Fourth Class McMahon's undaunted concern for the welfare of his comrades at the cost of his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
