Thomas Sanford Goen
Killed in crash at sea on Yankee Station, 23 October 1967
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1966 Cruisebook photo
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Awarded the Silver Star Medal for the rescue of Neal E. Holben, USN - 5 July 1966 |
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| AX1 Goen (right) receives his Silver Star Medal |
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| Union Tribune's article detailing Tom's heroism |
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Read more about the rescue efforts as described in "Leave No Man Behind - the Saga of Combat Search and Rescue" by George Galdorisi and Tom Phillips. This excerpt used with the gracious permission of the authors. The book can be ordered from Amazon.com and many other book sellers. |
Visit Tom's page on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Virtual Wall
Updated: 04/24/11
