THOMAS LEE GAINES JR was born on March 5, 1944 and joined the Armed Forces while in AURORA, IL.

He served as a 11B20 in the Army. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of SP4/E4. He began a tour of duty on November 2, 1968.

On March 1, 1969, at the age of 24, THOMAS LEE GAINES JR perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai.

You can find THOMAS LEE GAINES JR honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 30W, Row 4.

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Last name: GAINES
First name: THOMAS LEE JR
Home of Record (official): AURORA
State (official): IL
Date of Birth: Sunday, March 5, 1944
Sex: Male
Race: Negro
Marital Status: Married

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Branch: Army
Rank: SP4
Serial Number: 67142167
Component: Regular
Pay grade: E4
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 11B20
Major Organization: 11th LIB

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Start of Tour: Saturday, November 2, 1968
Date of Casualty: Saturday, March 1, 1969
Age at time of loss: 24
Casualty type: (C1) Non-hostile, died of other causes
Reason: Air loss - Crashed on land (Helicopter, non-crew)
Country: South VietNam
Province: Quang Ngai
The Wall: Panel 30W - Row 004