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Name
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Thomas A Blair
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Branch
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U.S. Marines
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Rank
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LCpl
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Home Town
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Wartime Service Dates
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2003
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Wartime Locations
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Operation Iraq Freedom
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Major Battles
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Battle of An Nasiriyah
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Military Service Dates
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1997-2003
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Unit
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2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Wing
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Accomplishments
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During attack to seize the bridges, LCpl Blair directly exposed himself to an intense barrage of fire from enemy machine guns and rocket propelled grenades to move nine wounded Marines to an armored vehicle. After loading, he volunteered to provide security during the movement to the aid station. The vehicle was destroyed, mortally wounding LCpl Blair.
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Medals
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Purple Heart,Navy and Marine Corps Commendation with V for Valor in Combat Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal,National Defense Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal
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