Thomas W Dunn also on the Madison County Hall of Heroes…
in the Madison County, Alabama Courthouse.
On January 20th 1970, while serving with the First Marine Division in the Republic of
Vietnam, Staff Sergeant Thomas W. Dunn coordinated a joint unit operation of US Marines
and South Koreans in the search of a tunnel complex that was reported to be occupied by
Viet Cong cadre. Upon locating the enemy tunnel site he observed an enemy solider
entering a cave. He fearlessly approached the cave entrance and demanded the soldier’s
surrender. Three enemy soldiers emerged from the cave and were captured by Staff
Sergeant Dunn. Unwilling to risk the lives of his comrades, Staff Sergeant Dunn then
entered the cave alone to search for additional enemy forces. In his search he located vast
quantities of enemy grenades and ammunition, all of which were destroyed by allied
forces. SSGT Dunn, 3rd CIT, continued to distinguish himself by his exemplary
performance of duty which was instrumental in the apprehension of several important
members of the Viet Cong Infrastructure, the
destruction of two major Viet Cong headquarters, and the neutralization of enemy attempts
to control the local populace.
For his heroic actions Thomas W. Dunn was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor.
Tom Dunn & his wife, Krystal, were my friends when we lived in Anaheim, CA in 1973. I have searched for him for years. It sure would be nice to know how he is doing after all these years. I hope they have had much happiness in life.
If you know Tom, I sure would appreciate it if you wuld forward my e-mail to him. jany521@comcast.net
THANKS!
05-16-14
May 17, 2014 at 12:01 am
CORRECTION!!!
My e-mail address is jamy521@comcast.net
NOT jany OMG……..
I am still looking……
March 30, 2018 at 6:35 am