Matthew Alonzo Thomas, JrSpecialist Five571 COMBAT ENGR CO, 3RD BRIGADE, 9TH INF DIV, USARV Army of the United States 13 May 1948 - 18 November 1969 Houston, Texas Panel 16W Line 094 |
 
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Matthew, who was known to all as "Tex", died when he was shot by a member of the 93rd Engr Battalion. The person wanted to drive Tex's bucket loader, but Tex said he was responsible for it and refused. Tex was an easy-going guy who loved to sing and was respected by enlisted and officers alike. His loss was felt by all in the 571st. He was our only loss during the year the 571st existed.
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 07 Apr 2007
Last updated 08/10/2009