The Shadow
On February 4, 1968 Petty Officer Third Class Craghead was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United States Navy. He is remembered by the people of Virginia.
May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect and equality for all.
Vietnam War –US Navy
Birth Date: October 2, 1946
Casualty date: February 4, 1968
Rank: Petty Officer Third Class
Specialty: Gunner’s Mate Third Class
Unit/Group: III Marine Amphibious Force, TF-116, RIVDIV 53, PBR-725
Casualty type: Hostile died of wounds. Multiple fragmentation wounds, ground casualty
Location: South Vietnam, Phong Dinh province
Medals:
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Thomas James Craghead, Jr. is buried or memorialized at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany County. Virginia
Thomas is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington, DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 37e, Line 20.
