Thomas Bekiempis - Lance Corporal

Hometown:
Bayonne
D.O.B.:
February 16, 1947
County:
Hudson
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Branch:
Marines
Date of Casualty:

March 28, 1967

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

Thomas C. Bekiempis was born on February 16, 1947. His home of record is Bayonne, NJ. He attended Padua High School in Watkins Glen, NY. He was a member of the gymnastics team in high school.

He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Lance Corporal (LCPL) with A Co, 7th ENG BN, 1st MARDIV, III MAF.

Bekiempis was killed in action on March 28, 1967. He is buried at Holy Name Cemetery in Jersey City, NJ.

Sources: Mary Franzese (friend), The Paduan, VVMF and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024

Other Heros From Bayonne

Stefko, William - 1LT

Hometown: Bayonne

Morley, John - 1LT

Hometown: Bayonne