Thomas Earl Haslet was born In Ohio on November 25, 1948 to Clyde C. and Mary Ann Haslet. He had a bother David and a sister Christine who would survive him.

Thomas grew up in the Hollywood Riviera at 150 Via Monte de Oro (Redondo Beach mailing address) Torrance, California. He attended elementary school and Torrance South High School. After graduation from South High he attended El Camino College. At El Camino he was studying the Arts when he called to duty by the selective service. He was inducted to the Army on September 8, 1969.

Thomas served in the 11th Infantry Division, Company D, 1st Battalion as an E-3 light weapons infantry soldier.

He was killed in action in Quan Tri Province, Vietnam as the result of an explosive device. His body was returned home for burial. Thomas was buried in Greenhills Memorial Park.

Upon his death he was promoted to Corporal. He received the following awards:

The Vietnam Service Medal

The Purple Heart

The National Defense Service Medal

The Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation

The Republic of Vietnam campaign Medal

His parents continued to live in the South Bay and upon their death were also interred at Greenhills.

Researched by LeRoy Jackson