THOMAS EDWARD JENNINGS


PFC THOMAS EDWARD JENNINGS

the brother of Bob Jennings
POSTED ON 5/18/14
Personally never met Tom but his brother Bob was my neighbor here in Lebanon,Pa ,,, Bob passed away January 11, 2014 and both my husband and I often think of him and we can actually say "WE MISS HIM" ,,, May both Tom and Bob rest in peace.

          To My Classmate, Tom
POSTED ON 11/7/12 - BY JOHN HEISERMANI now work at a VA Hospital and the 'moving' wall is here during our Veterans Day activity. I walked the wall last night and stopped to acknowledge your courage and devotion to your country. You will not be forgotten.

Conestoga Memorial Park

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

POSTED ON 3/5/04 - BY DONALD LYTLE AFARMERSBOY@YAHOO.COM
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Thomas Edward Jennings, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you PFC Thomas Edward Jennings, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Daily Intelligencer Journal, Lancaster, Pa. - March 7, 1968
POSTED ON 6/27/05 - BY JIM MCILHENNEY CHRISTIANAMACKS@COMCAST.NET
City Man Killed In Viet Fight

Marine Pfc. Thomas E. Jennings, 19, of Lancaster was killed Tuesday in action in Vietnam, his family has been notified.


Jennings died of fragmentation wounds received while on outpost duty at Quang Nam, South Vietnam, according to a telegram received by his wife, Elaine Reapsome Jennings, from Gen. Leonard F. Chapman Jr., Marine Corps, Commandant.

He was the 24th countian to be killed in Vietnam.
A 1966 graduate of McCaskey High School, Jennings was a member of the varsity football team and played baseball for the school and St. Joseph's American Legion team.


McCaskey football coach Bobby King described Jennings as a "tough, hard-nosed kid." Jennings played mainly on defense as a center and linebacker. He played two years of varsity ball after two years with the junior varsity, and was a member of the first team King coached at McCaskey.


Jennings was employed by the Armstrong Cork Co. Closure plant before entering the Marine Corps April 4, 1967. Assigned to "A" Company of the 1st Reconaissance Battalion of the 1st Marine Division, he had been in Vietnam since September 20.


Jennings was the son of Noble and Isabelle Zook Jennings of Lancaster.
In addition to his parents and wife, who resides at Lancaster R6, he is survived by a brother, Robert Jennings of Lancaster R6.

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

Remembering An American Hero
POSTED ON 3/7/14 - BY CURT CARTER CCARTER02@EARTHLINK.NET
Dear PFC Thomas Edward Jennings, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter