US Marine LCPL Thomas Joseph Hadley, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Pittsboro, NC.
US Marine Lance Corporal Thomas Joseph Hadley was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, LCPL Hadley served our country until December 6th, 1968 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that Thomas died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. LCPL Hadley is on panel 37W, line 050 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
I arrived in Nam July of 68, Thomas took me under his wing. We shared everything. We talked of racial problems back in the world, and read our letters to each other. Thomas nicknamed me Gracie after my girl, and I called him Carol, after his Girl. I remember Thomas mostly by that infectious smile. I can still see him, leaning back on his backpack, with cigar in mouth and that great big smile. "How's it going Grace", were his words. He is a brave and well loved young Marine, and if it were not for him, I would still be ignorant of racial problems. I believe with all my heart, if it weren't for the Black Marines of Echo Co. 2/1, I would not be here today. Thank You, Carol Thomas, I love and miss you, Dave Stromire, Brother Veteran and close friend, Vancouver, Wa, 98684.
Thomas and I were cousins and classmates at Horton Public School in Pittsboro, NC. I used to spend weekends with him and had lots of fun. I only learned of his passing a couple of years ago while visiting Pittsboro. I had moved to NY in 1960. He is surely missed. John Alston, 8680 208st, NY, NY 11427.
I can reflect on Tom and say without hesitation that he blessed my life with friendship. Growing up in Pittsboro, Tom's home and family lived directly behind mine. As children, I enjoyed playing with Tom in the woods around our homes. The creek and woods were filled with places to explore, and having Tom as a playmate during this time enriched me beyond explanation. I fondly remember the times our Mothers packed picnic lunches for us to enjoy while playing in the area. His brothers would often join us, but Tom's friendship was particularly meaningful to me. Perhaps it was due to our ages being so close, but probably due to Tom being such a good person. As we would make our way through the brush and trees, Tom would always help me. I recall how hard he had to work growing up. Working on a paper route to earn money, milking the family cow, cutting wood to provide his family with fuel to cook and heat. Tom had a smile that was contagious. One couldn't help but feel better after seeing him. To this day, I miss Tom and our times as children. No child could have had a better friend growing up. In my mind, he is truly, an American hero. Mike McAllister.
Son of Mr John Branch and Mrs Annie Hadley, PO Box 383, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Brother to Will, John Jr, Ernest, Henry, David; sister Priscilla. He graduated from Horton High School 1967.
He served with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
US Marine Lance Corporal Thomas Joseph Hadley was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, LCPL Hadley served our country until December 6th, 1968 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that Thomas died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. LCPL Hadley is on panel 37W, line 050 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
I arrived in Nam July of 68, Thomas took me under his wing. We shared everything. We talked of racial problems back in the world, and read our letters to each other. Thomas nicknamed me Gracie after my girl, and I called him Carol, after his Girl. I remember Thomas mostly by that infectious smile. I can still see him, leaning back on his backpack, with cigar in mouth and that great big smile. "How's it going Grace", were his words. He is a brave and well loved young Marine, and if it were not for him, I would still be ignorant of racial problems. I believe with all my heart, if it weren't for the Black Marines of Echo Co. 2/1, I would not be here today. Thank You, Carol Thomas, I love and miss you, Dave Stromire, Brother Veteran and close friend, Vancouver, Wa, 98684.
Thomas and I were cousins and classmates at Horton Public School in Pittsboro, NC. I used to spend weekends with him and had lots of fun. I only learned of his passing a couple of years ago while visiting Pittsboro. I had moved to NY in 1960. He is surely missed. John Alston, 8680 208st, NY, NY 11427.
I can reflect on Tom and say without hesitation that he blessed my life with friendship. Growing up in Pittsboro, Tom's home and family lived directly behind mine. As children, I enjoyed playing with Tom in the woods around our homes. The creek and woods were filled with places to explore, and having Tom as a playmate during this time enriched me beyond explanation. I fondly remember the times our Mothers packed picnic lunches for us to enjoy while playing in the area. His brothers would often join us, but Tom's friendship was particularly meaningful to me. Perhaps it was due to our ages being so close, but probably due to Tom being such a good person. As we would make our way through the brush and trees, Tom would always help me. I recall how hard he had to work growing up. Working on a paper route to earn money, milking the family cow, cutting wood to provide his family with fuel to cook and heat. Tom had a smile that was contagious. One couldn't help but feel better after seeing him. To this day, I miss Tom and our times as children. No child could have had a better friend growing up. In my mind, he is truly, an American hero. Mike McAllister.
Son of Mr John Branch and Mrs Annie Hadley, PO Box 383, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Brother to Will, John Jr, Ernest, Henry, David; sister Priscilla. He graduated from Horton High School 1967.
He served with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
US Marine LCPL Thomas Joseph Hadley, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Pittsboro, NC.
US Marine Lance Corporal Thomas Joseph Hadley was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, LCPL Hadley served our country until December 6th, 1968 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that Thomas died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. LCPL Hadley is on panel 37W, line 050 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
I arrived in Nam July of 68, Thomas took me under his wing. We shared everything. We talked of racial problems back in the world, and read our letters to each other. Thomas nicknamed me Gracie after my girl, and I called him Carol, after his Girl. I remember Thomas mostly by that infectious smile. I can still see him, leaning back on his backpack, with cigar in mouth and that great big smile. "How's it going Grace", were his words. He is a brave and well loved young Marine, and if it were not for him, I would still be ignorant of racial problems. I believe with all my heart, if it weren't for the Black Marines of Echo Co. 2/1, I would not be here today. Thank You, Carol Thomas, I love and miss you, Dave Stromire, Brother Veteran and close friend, Vancouver, Wa, 98684.
Thomas and I were cousins and classmates at Horton Public School in Pittsboro, NC. I used to spend weekends with him and had lots of fun. I only learned of his passing a couple of years ago while visiting Pittsboro. I had moved to NY in 1960. He is surely missed. John Alston, 8680 208st, NY, NY 11427.
I can reflect on Tom and say without hesitation that he blessed my life with friendship. Growing up in Pittsboro, Tom's home and family lived directly behind mine. As children, I enjoyed playing with Tom in the woods around our homes. The creek and woods were filled with places to explore, and having Tom as a playmate during this time enriched me beyond explanation. I fondly remember the times our Mothers packed picnic lunches for us to enjoy while playing in the area. His brothers would often join us, but Tom's friendship was particularly meaningful to me. Perhaps it was due to our ages being so close, but probably due to Tom being such a good person. As we would make our way through the brush and trees, Tom would always help me. I recall how hard he had to work growing up. Working on a paper route to earn money, milking the family cow, cutting wood to provide his family with fuel to cook and heat. Tom had a smile that was contagious. One couldn't help but feel better after seeing him. To this day, I miss Tom and our times as children. No child could have had a better friend growing up. In my mind, he is truly, an American hero. Mike McAllister.
Son of Mr John Branch and Mrs Annie Hadley, PO Box 383, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Brother to Will, John Jr, Ernest, Henry, David; sister Priscilla. He graduated from Horton High School 1967.
He served with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
US Marine Lance Corporal Thomas Joseph Hadley was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, LCPL Hadley served our country until December 6th, 1968 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that Thomas died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. LCPL Hadley is on panel 37W, line 050 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
I arrived in Nam July of 68, Thomas took me under his wing. We shared everything. We talked of racial problems back in the world, and read our letters to each other. Thomas nicknamed me Gracie after my girl, and I called him Carol, after his Girl. I remember Thomas mostly by that infectious smile. I can still see him, leaning back on his backpack, with cigar in mouth and that great big smile. "How's it going Grace", were his words. He is a brave and well loved young Marine, and if it were not for him, I would still be ignorant of racial problems. I believe with all my heart, if it weren't for the Black Marines of Echo Co. 2/1, I would not be here today. Thank You, Carol Thomas, I love and miss you, Dave Stromire, Brother Veteran and close friend, Vancouver, Wa, 98684.
Thomas and I were cousins and classmates at Horton Public School in Pittsboro, NC. I used to spend weekends with him and had lots of fun. I only learned of his passing a couple of years ago while visiting Pittsboro. I had moved to NY in 1960. He is surely missed. John Alston, 8680 208st, NY, NY 11427.
I can reflect on Tom and say without hesitation that he blessed my life with friendship. Growing up in Pittsboro, Tom's home and family lived directly behind mine. As children, I enjoyed playing with Tom in the woods around our homes. The creek and woods were filled with places to explore, and having Tom as a playmate during this time enriched me beyond explanation. I fondly remember the times our Mothers packed picnic lunches for us to enjoy while playing in the area. His brothers would often join us, but Tom's friendship was particularly meaningful to me. Perhaps it was due to our ages being so close, but probably due to Tom being such a good person. As we would make our way through the brush and trees, Tom would always help me. I recall how hard he had to work growing up. Working on a paper route to earn money, milking the family cow, cutting wood to provide his family with fuel to cook and heat. Tom had a smile that was contagious. One couldn't help but feel better after seeing him. To this day, I miss Tom and our times as children. No child could have had a better friend growing up. In my mind, he is truly, an American hero. Mike McAllister.
Son of Mr John Branch and Mrs Annie Hadley, PO Box 383, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Brother to Will, John Jr, Ernest, Henry, David; sister Priscilla. He graduated from Horton High School 1967.
He served with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
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