Francis Thomas Dillon
Seaman First Class
Supply Operations
Naval Support Activity Da Nang
Entered the Service from: New Jersey
Born: February 28, 1947
Died: April 29, 1967
Buried at: Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Berlin, New Jersey
Awards: Purple Heart
Panel 18E, Line 114
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Francis Thomas Dillon
Introduction
Seaman First Class Francis T. Dillon was born on February 28, 1947. His home of record is Clementon, NJ.
Francis Dillon enlisted in the US Navy in 1966 and attained the rank of Seaman First Class. Seaman First Class Dillon was serving as a storekeeper when he was killed in an accident in Quang Nam province, South Vietnam on April 29, 1967. His body was recovered and returned to the United States for burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Berlin, New Jersey.
He is memorialized on Panel 18E, Line 114 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Remembered by Friends
Thank You and God Bless
Francis Dillon, Thank you for your great sacrifice to keep our country free. We all still think of our KIA brothers and sisters. And continue to pray for those currently serving overseas. God Bless,
Melissa Renner
Ramona, CA
April 29, 2004