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THOMAS L. BUSCH III
Home Of Record:
PENNSAUKEN
County:
Camden
Status:
Killed In Action
Rank:
LCPL
Branch Of Service:
Marines
Country Of Incident:
SVN
Date of Casualty:
August 21, 1969
Date of Birth:
February 10, 1949
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| Marine Corps
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LCPL - E3 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Feb 15, 1969
Casualty was on Aug 21, 1969
In QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
Body was recovered
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Thomas Leopold Busch III was born on February
10, 1949, to Thomas and Mildred Busch. He was raised in Pennsauken, NJ, with
his brother, Ernest, and three sisters, Jayne, Deborah and Virginia. He
graduated from Pennsauken High School in 1967. Busch enjoyed motorcycle
riding, water skiing, boating and all sports.
Thomas left Pennsauken to serve in the US Marine Corps. He attained the rank
of Lance Corporal (LCPL). Busch was the operator of a vehicle known as a
Huskie. He was killed in action while leading a security patrol on August
21, 1969, at the age of 20.
Information provided by Mrs. Thomas Busch (mother) and NJVVMF.
 Birth:
Feb. 10, 1949
New Jersey, USA
Death: Aug. 21, 1969, Vietnam
United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal. He was killed in action from an
explosive device while on patrol in Quang Nam, South Vietnam.
Burial::
Beverly National Cemetery
Beverly
Burlington County
New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section V Site 2224
- To Thomas- I was only in 3rd grade when
you passed, I remember the day as if it were
yesterday. Being so young, you don't understand what it means when you
see
that "Marine" dressed so proudly come to the door and it's not your
brother...As soon as daddy (a Pennsauken police officer at the time)
pulled
up in front of the house, HE new...something was wrong. When he stepped
out
of the car and slammed that door, I thought it was going to fall off the
hinges. This is when I new something was wrong. I love you, and I remember
the strangest things, like how you would catch spiders and put them on a
peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Daddy and Junior are with you now and I
know you guys are having a beer and laughing your asses off. As mentioned
before by Ernie, Randy, Purk and Joe, keep a "cold one" for me and a spot
at
the bar. Until we laugh together again, I miss all of you and love you
with
all my heart.
Love Ginger
- Loving sister
*March 12th 2009
MESSAGES LEFT ON THEWALL-USA (as of 2/28/09)
** Note that some of these
messages are from years ago and there contact information may not be good
anymore **
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April 2009 - I was only in 3rd grade when you
passed, I remember the day as if it were yesterday. Being so young, you
dont understand what it means when you see that "marine" dressed so
proudly come to the door and it's not your brother. As soon as daddy (a
Pennsauken police officer at the time) pulled up in front of the house
HE knew...something was wrong. When he stepped out of the car and
slammed that door, I thought it was going to fall off the hinges. This
is when I knew something was wrong. I love you, and I remember the
strangest things, like how you would catch spiders and put them on a
peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Daddy and Jnior are with you now and I
know you guys are having a beer and laughing your asses off. As
mentioned before by Ernie, Randy, Purk and Joe, keep a "cold" one for me
and a spot at the bar. Until we laugh together again, I miss all of you
and love you with all my heart.
george purkins jr
geodonna@yahoo.com
next door neighbor
7122, chandler ave., pennsauken haddontwp, nj., 08108, camden
I TRIED, TO FOLLOW YOUR FOOT STEPS, IN THE CORPS
HEY TOM, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER, WHEN I GAVE YOU DOLLAR BILLS, TO LAY WHEEL
WITH YOU HARLEY, ALSO WASHED, YOUR BIG RED CADDIE, BUT MOST OF ALL, YOU ARE
ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS. HOPEFULLY, WE WILL BE, NEIGHBORS AGAIN>>>>>>>>>>>semper
fi! GEORGIE PURKINS JR...
Mar 18, 2007
ERNIE CROWLEY
FRIEND.
SCHIMIDT'S FOR LUNCH BUNCH
TOMMY, IT'S BEEN MANY MOONS. I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER, MT.
EVEREST, MT.SCHMIDT'S, AND THE DANCES. THE OLD CHUG
WAGON, THE ONE AND ONLY RED CADDIE. YOUR DAD IS WITH
YOU NOW. YOU AND TOM HOOK UP WITH MY DAD,AND SAVE ME
A SEAT IN THE SLOPSHOOT, UNTIL I ARRIVE IN THE BIG
RIFLE RANGE IN THE SKY.
. ERNIE CROWLEY U.S.M.C. SEMPER FI
Dec 29, 2006
Joe McKim
jamck@verizon.net
worked, with Tom in 1965
1091, A Troxel Road, Towamencin, PA., 19446, United States of America
Good Bless You and Thank You
Dear Tom: I worked with you, at the Rickshaw Inn, in '65 & '66. We used to
get out of work, at 3:00, AM. One very cold, Sunday morning, one of our cars
wouldn't start and we had, to jump the battery. I think, that you were
driving a Cadilac. I quit shortly, after and in the summer of '66, my friend
and I ran, into you and your buddies, in Pennsauken (near Cove Road) late at
night. We all had been, drinking and I got the impression, that you, were
leaving town and you and your buddies, were fired up and looking for a
fight. My Friend and I, were likely targets, until you recognized me, from
the Rickshaw. You were, very friendly toward me and my friend and we wished,
each other well as we parted. That was the last time, that I saw you and I
remember you well. It was, years later before I knew, that you were lost in
Vietnam and I'am very sorry and I thank you, for your sacrifice.
Nov 23, 2006
Kimberly Kimmel-Ober
kimabmitz@earthlink.net
admirer
Encinitas, California, United States, of America
For Lance Corporal, Busch and all those, who knew him and loved him, I just
want to say thank you, for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know, that
you have not, been forgotten and always will hold a special place, in my
heart! It would have been nice, to have known you, as a person and I greatly
appreciate, your service! I just wish, you did not have to pay, so high a
price! You forever, will be a hero, in my eyes!
Monday, February 11, 2002
Randy Maute
topsarge_usmc@yahoo.com
FRIEND
10 Jackson Court West
Marlton, NJ 08053 USA
Schmidts For Lunch Bunch (SFLB)
Tommy We all miss you, we talk of you every time we get together. Now that
BIG TOM is with you, you two can start a new SFLB, make sure you put one
aside for me, no set date but I am sure we will be reunited as Marines once
again. So get the Platoon ready for me and keep them squared away until I
get there. SEMPER FI Randy (TOPSARGE) Maute
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Donna Shaffer
dolphin97@peoplepc.com
cousin
132 Wyncrest Dr.
Butler, Pa. 16001 United States
Father's Hero
I remember us playing cowboys and indians, you always made me wear the hat
with the arrow through it and you were the indian who shot me. We use to see
who could climb the highest up the maple tree,,,then we'd get yelled at for
being up there ! I remember alot about us growing up. We sure had fun. You
turned out to be one of God's greatest men.your father is forever proud, its
an honor for him to say you are his son. See you again someday Tommy. Love
your cousin, Donna
Wednesday, April 10, 2002
donna shaffer
dolphin97@peoplepc.com
cousin -a letter from his mother
132 wyncrest dr
butler, pa 16001 united states
precious memories
Dear Son, I love you and miss you, but i will always remember the good times
we had. Like some of the tricks you played on me! The one where you put wax
on your hand and I thought you'd burnt yourself. And when you'd be going out
I"d say "be home by midnight" and you would hit the side of the door, point
your finger at me and say "and you woman, be in when the street lights go on
!" I"d get up and you would run out the door. Then there was the time you
let Johnny Bell shoot your big bow and arrow he shot it in the air and it it
came down right through the roof of your car that wasn't so funny, but i do
think about it alot. There are so many things but its all over now. Still I
think of you and love you always. Love, Mom
Monday, August 05, 2002
Ernest Busch
ehoser2@aol.com
Brother
5226 Lexington Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08109 USA
Brother I miss you so much.
Dearest brother, I miss you more than you know, all the things mom,Jayne,
and Donna wrote I remember as if it were yesterday. I looked up to you when
we were kids, though I never told you. MAybe because we fought all the time,
typical siblings, but you would never let anything happen to me. I remember
you and Junior would always hit me up for money. well you would make Junior
ask, you knew I would give it to you as I was saying no. Its been 32 years
now since you left, I'll be with you and pop someday and we'll have to argue
just for old time sake. Please watch over your family, your neices and
nephews love you, even my son Stephen, says he loves you and misses you,
even though he is only five. Is there any Schmidts up there? Keep a cold one
for me. LOVE Ernie.
Friday, November 15, 2002
mark kapinos
schmur705@yahoo.com
rest well, God bless your family.
Monday, February 10, 2003
Lauranne Capoccetta
My Uncle
pennsauken, NJ., USA
Uncle Tommy, i never got 2 meet you, but i hear so much, about you from my
mom, (jayne) or just the family talking about you. i wish, i could have met
you & got, to know you. Sometimes, me & tommy would talk, about you. i miss
you & love you. Please, watch over all of us. Tell PoP, i said hi & i miss
him & love him, soo much.
Monday, January 30, 2006
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