Thomas Allerton Meade
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

Thomas Allerton Meade was born on 17 October 1947.

On 6 February 1968, Corporal Thomas Allerton Meade was serving with D Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Cpl Meade was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Thomas A Meade is located on Panel 37E Line 62 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Corporal Thomas Allerton Meade is buried at Restland Memorial Park in East Hanover, Morris County, NJ, in Concord Section, Lot 10C, Grave 3.

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