LCDR Thomas Boggs Brooks (1919-1952)

LCDR Thomas Boggs Brooks Veteran

Birth

22 Sep 1919

Baltimore City, Maryland, USA

Death

2 Mar 1952 (aged 32)

At Sea

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National Korean War Veterans Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map

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Lieutenant Commander Brooks served aboard the Landing Ship Tank (LST) 561. The story of the loss of the men from LST-561 and associated units is documented in the book "Come In Swanee Leader," by crew member Jim Staley. An LCPL boat engaged in reconnaissance in heavy seas was lost in the area southeast of Taeyonpyong-Do on March 3, 1952. British Royal Marines, US Army officers, and a Republic of Korea Naval officer were also lost.

Awarded Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.

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LCDR Thomas Boggs Brooks Veteran

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Henry Phelps Brooks

Eveline Clapp Boggs Brooks

Henry Phelps Brooks IV