HONORED ON PANEL 58E, LINE 4 OF THE WALL
THOMAS JOSEPH BLACKMAN
WALL NAME
THOMAS J BLACKMAN
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58E/4
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LEFT FOR THOMAS JOSEPH BLACKMAN
POSTED ON 8.21.2024
POSTED BY: Ken Welty
I still have your MIA bracelet
I recently went through a box of things I have had for years and found the MIA bracelet with your name and the day you went missing; 10 May 1968. I also looked you up online and read about the ferocious battle you and the others were involved in. All of the Americans put up one hell of a fight. God bless you, the other Americans that died and all your families. Semper Fi marine!
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POSTED ON 7.27.2024
POSTED BY: Peter Rodney Badger
Summary of Servicer
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 11.1.2021
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow marines. May you rest in eternal peace.
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POSTED ON 8.20.2020
POSTED BY: cindy medio
❤️
I’ve had your bracelet on my wrist since I found it in Washington DC in May 10th (my birthday and the day You disappeared). I still wear it and it’s been over 25 years. You’re a part of me. I hope you’re still living through me and your family ❤️
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