McMAHON, THOMAS J.
Rank and organization: Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division
Place: Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam
McMAHON, THOMAS J.
Rank and organization: Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 2d
Battalion, 1st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division
Place: Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam
Date: 19 March 1969
Entered service at: Portland, Maine
Born: 24 June 1948, Washington, D.C
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty.
Sp4c. McMahon distinguished himself while serving as medical aid man with Company A. When the lead elements of his company came under heavy fire from well-fortified enemy positions, 3 soldiers fell seriously wounded. Sp4c. McMahon, with complete disregard for his safety, left his covered position and ran through intense enemy fire to the side of 1 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, Sp4c. 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. Sp4c. MeMahon'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 U.S. Army.
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--- General / Personal ---
Last name: MC MAHON
First name: THOMAS JOSEPH
Home of Record (official): LEWISTON
State (official): ME
Date of Birth: Thursday, June 24, 1948
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Marital Status: Single
--- Military ---
Branch: Army
Rank: SP4
Serial Number: 52895360
Component: Selective Service
Pay grade: E4
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 91B20
--- Action ---
Start of Tour: Monday, October 14, 1968
Date of Casualty: Wednesday, March 19, 1969
Age at time of loss: 20
Casualty type: (A1) Hostile, died
Reason: Gun, small arms fire (Ground casualty)
Country: South VietNam
Province: Quang Tin
The Wall: Panel 29W - Row 081
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