THOMAS C BEKIEMPIS
- HOMETOWN:
- bayonne
- COUNTY:
- Hudson
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- February 16, 1947
- DATE OF CASUALTY:
- March 28, 1967
- BRANCH OF SERVICE:
- Marines
- RANK:
- STATUS:
- KIA
- COUNTRY:
- South Vietnam
Biography
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 Cemeter in Jersey City, NJ.
Sources: Mary Franzese (friend), The Paduan, VVMF and NJVVMF.
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