SERVICE OVERVIEW Name Thomas Garret Fanning From King County, Washington Born February 21, 1943 Death May 6, 1967 War Vietnam War Rank Sergeant Specialty Light Weapons Infantry Branch US Army Group 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, A Company Cause Hostile, Killed in Action Location South Vietnam, Quang Tin province Awarded Purple Heart
ORIGINS Thomas Garret Fanning was born on February 21, 1943. According to our records Washington was his home or enlistment state and King County included within the archival record. We have Seattle listed as the city.
SERVICE He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on January 4, 1966. Fanning had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 19788979. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, A Company.
CASUALTY During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Fanning experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 6, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tin province.
REMEMBERED Thomas Garret Fanning is buried or memorialized at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King County, Washington. Thomas is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 19e, Line 49.
COMMENDATIONS • Purple Heart • Combat Infantryman Badge • Marksmanship Badge • National Defense Service Medal • Vietnam Campaign Medal • Vietnam Service Medal • Army Presidential Unit Citation • Vietnam Gallantry Cross • Army Good Conduct Medal
