Thomas Laird (Tom) (Lawrence) McCausland wa one of 13 children born to William David McCausland & Roseanna Cecelia Dougherty-McCausland.

As a Scottish tradition, Fourth son named after his Fathers eldest brother, Thomas Laird McCausland . Also, a Scottish Tradition, Carries Grandmother's maiden name Sarah Dunn Laird- McCausland (female surnames were often used as a middle name, more so when the family have moved to another country).

Religion Catholic, hair color Medium brown, eye color Blue,105 height 5' 4"
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Tom was a military Paratrooper in the 13th. Airborne Division, U. S. Army, WW II

Tom fought in the "Battle of the Bulge" on the Front Lines. He was under a 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment roster marked 1946. The 517th PIR became part of the 13th Airborne in a March 1945 reorganization. Previously it was the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team. Was in the 82nd Airborne. Not sure if he transferred from the 101st.

Medals received:
l Bronze Star Medal
ll Presidential Unit Citation
lll European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
a) Silver Star Attachment
lV World War ll Victory Medal
V Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award
Vl Honorable Service Lapel Button WWll
Vll Parachutist Badge
Vlll Purple Heart.

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* Occupation Heating & Plumbing - Was going to go into Air conditioning right before he passed away

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* Tom married (1) Nancy (Anna) Helen Goepfrich, in 1945.

Tom & Nancy had 4 children

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* Tom married (2) Rosanna Pfau

Tom & Rose had 1 daughter

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Cause of death: Heart Attack
He had hypertension.

Tom also had a tumor on the brain, they did not know whehter it was malignant or not as an autopsy
was not performed.


Tom passed away at the young age of 41 years old.

Tom had a Military funeral & is buried in Beverly National Cemetery in NJ., Section Y Grave 730

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Tom's Uncle, "Thomas Laird McCausland" (whom Thomas was named after), is also buried in Beverly National Cemetery.
Plot: Section C Site 123

Find A Grave Memorial# 61906551

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