CPL THOMAS SOLIZ

Garnet Jenkins
garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction Co
~ In Humble Gratitude, For Your Sacrifice ~

A Multitude of Thanks for your Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest in Peace, Cpl Thomas Soliz and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. My brother, Sgt. David Dickinson is another young hero, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam in 1967.....'FROM THESE HONORED DEAD, WE TAKE INCREASED DEVOTION, TO THAT CAUSE FROM WHICH THEY HERE GAVE THE LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION, THAT WE HERE HIGHLY RESOLVE, THESE DEAD SHALL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN'.....~Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address~
Nov 24, 2008

Vietnam Vet
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Thomas Soliz (2180067), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as a Radio Operator with Company A, First Amphibian Tractor Battalion, THIRD Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, in Quang Tri Province in the Republic of Vietnam on 6 September 1967. While on patrol, the Third Platoon of Company A was suddenly attacked by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force. Observing his Platoon Commander wounded and the platoon sustaining heavy casualties from a withering enemy fire of automatic, small-arms and antitank weapons, Corporal Soliz, with complete disregard for his own safety, ran about twenty-five meters through extremely heavy fire to climb aboard an amphibian tractor to man a machine gun. Knowing the safety of the platoon and outcome of the battle depended on his platoon gaining fire superiority, he unhesitatingly proceeded to place a heavy volume of well-aimed fire on the enemy which enabled the platoon to gain fire superiority, deploy to better defensive positions and evacuate several seriously wounded Marines to amphibian tractors where they could be treated. As he was delivering his devastating fire into the enemy, he was severely wounded by enemy fire which rendered him unconscious. Before assistance could arrive, Corporal Soliz was hit again and mortally wounded. Corporal Soliz's concern for the other members of his platoon coupled with his keen professional skill and unfaltering dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

Apr 16, 2008

REST IN PEACE MARINE
sgteseusmc@yahoo.com
Nam Vet from Texas
WE HONOR YOUR COURAGE, SERVICE & SACRIFICE
DESCANSA EN PAZ
DESCANSA EN PAZ, ESE. Rest IN Peace, Cpl. Soliz. Thomas, no nos hemos olvidado, carnal. You are not forgotten, ese. Its been 38 years ago, TODAY, since you gave the supreme and ultimate sacrifice for Our Country. You served honorably and died gallantly in the field of battle. A True MARINE, a Hero. WE WON'T FORGET. SEMPER FI, BRO.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Ronald G. Barron
amgrunt@attbi.com
I served with him in same platoon.
1821 Harvard Avenue # 401
Seattle, Washington 98122 USA

Tommy served with 1st AmTrac battalion, Company A,Headquarters platoon - as a radioman,3rd Marine Division - DaNang and Cua Viet(DMZ). Tommy was killed by enemy small arms fire on September 6, 1967 in an NVA ambush of 3rd platoon as he manned a 30 caliber machinegun on top of one of the AmTracs. His action prevented the enemy from over-running our positions and delayed the enemy long enough for the reaction forces to reach us. We were friends and just happened to be from the same hometown of Bakersfield, California. Semper Fidelis
Tuesday, May 28, 2002

Grateful American
Fellow Californian
American Hero
Thank you CPL Soliz for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest well Marine for you, Sir, are not forgotten.
Monday, September 06, 2004

Monday, October 20, 2003