United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Thomas Joel Smith
1945 – 1968
Vietnam Wall · Panel 55W
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thomas Joel Smith served in the U.S. Army. Thomas served with the 1 AVN BDE. Thomas served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Thomas was 23 years old.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Circumstance
Accident in theatre
Place
Bien Hoa
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Army
062B: Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor
HELICOPTER PILOT, UTILITY AND LIGHT CARGO SINGLE ROTOR
BIEN HOA
1968
Pay grade W02.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
Burial Information
Cemetery
Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krcpgkay381w2sdz353bsbvb
Record added
August 7, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
October 12, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Thomas. Claim this record.
Shadow Box
Thomas Joel Smith
Chief Warrant Officer 2
U.S. Army
- 1968
1st Aviation Brigade
Be the first to honor Thomas.
Leave a Tribute