Wall of Heros / Miracles Through Golf / Texas
Allen Thomas Elder, Jr.
Master Sergeant, United States Marine Corp
Date of death November 1, 1969, Quang Nam, South Vietnam
Tommy Elder Jr.’s Story
US Marine Corps MSGT Allen Thomas Elder Jr, Vietnam Veteran and Native of Arlington, Texas.
US Marine Corps Master Sergeant Allen Thomas Elder Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, MSG Elder served our country until November 1st, 1969 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 37 years old and was married. It was reported that Allen died when his helicopter crashed. His body was recovered. Allen was born on August 20th, 1932 in Arlington, Texas. MSG Elder is on panel 16W, line 012 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 16 years.
He served as a Master Sergeant with HMH-361, MAG-16, 1ST MAW
United States Marine Corps, Vietnam.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Good Conduct Medal with Multiple Devices and The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters.
Although it has been 37 years since you left us, there isn’t a day that goes by that you are not thought of and remembered. My own children know their grandfather from the stories that have been told. Many people, as well as myself, need to thank you for giving us the freedom we have, so thanks Dad for giving so much to us. You are gone but never forgotten. I love you! Your daughter, Bonnie Robbins.
