Tommy Calvin HeatonCorporalC CO, 3RD BN, 1ST INF RGT, 11 INF BDE Army Of The United States 04 May 1946 - 17 April 1969 Toccoa, GA Panel 27W Line 100 |
 
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The database page for Tommy Calvin Heaton
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Tommy Heaton was the son of Cohen and Louvelia Heaton. A graduate of Stephens County High School, Tommy was drafted
into service. Following training as a combat infantryman, Tommy was assigned to the 11 Light Infantry Brigade, a
component of the Americal (23rd Infantry) Division.
On 17 April 1969 his unit was involved in action in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam, where he received fatal gunshot wounds. Tommy's valor on the field of battle was recognized by his posthumous promotion to Corporal.
Corporal Tommy C. Heaton was interred with full military honors in the New Hope Baptist Church cemetery on Friday,
2 May 1969. He is remembered and honored by his community and by his comrades in the Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Leon Williams Post 4346, Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia.
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Stephens County, Georgia, lost eight of its sons in Vietnam. All are memorialized on the Virtual Wall. | ||
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| William H. AYERS SP4, AUS 1948-69 |
Gregorio M. CAMACHO SFC, AUS 1931-68 |
Larry E. COLLIER SP5, AUS 1944-68 |
| Jacky L. DRURY SP4, AUS 1949-70 |
Sponsored by VFW Post 4346 | Tommy C. HEATON CPL, AUS 1946-69 |
| Marshall H. ISBELL PFC, AUS 1946-67 |
Emory F. JOHNSON LCPL, USMC 1943-67 |
William L. PHILLIPS Captain, AUS 1945-70 |
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A memorial from the, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4346, Toccoa, Georgia kjdavis@kjdpc.com 28 Jun 2000 |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)