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THOMAS F HORNBY

THOMAS F HORNBY - CPL

  • HOMETOWN:
  • kearny
  • COUNTY:
  • Hudson
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • November 11, 1944
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • March 18, 1966
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Marines
  • RANK:
  • CPL
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Thomas F. Hornby was born on November 11, 1944.  His home of record is Kearny, NJ. He rgraduated from Kearny High School on June 19, 1962. His high school activities included football, lifesaving, track and banking.

He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Corporal (CPL).  He is assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division.

Hornby was killed in action on March 18, 1966. He is buried at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Succasunna, NJ.

Sources: Various websites and NJVVMF.

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