Thomas Badavas - Private First Class

Hometown:
Garwood
D.O.B.:
May 1, 1946
County:
Not Available
Rank:
Private First Class
Branch:
Marines
Date of Casualty:

February 21, 1967

Casualty Status:
Killed In Action
Country of Incident:
South Vietnam

Thomas E. Badavas was born on May 1, 1946, to Chris and Mary Badavas. His home of record is Garwood, NJ. He had one brother, James. He graduated from Arthur L. Johnson Regional High School in 1965. Under his yearbook picture it states, “Practical arts…Garwood…Tom…a fine person to know…easy going…interested in electronics.”

Badavas entered the US Marine Corps where he attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC). He was assigned to HQ, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines.

Badavas was killed in action on February 21, 1967.

Sources: James Badavas (brother), Roger Liggon (veteran), Arthur L. Johnson High School Media Center, and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024

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