U.S. Navy · United States 
Tomas Mendiola Sablan
1978
Tomas Mendiola Sablan served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Tomas served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Tomas Sablan was assisting in a search and recovery for a drowned person when he drowned in turbulent waters off Togcha Cove, Talofofo. He was diving at the time with another police officer. His body was recovered with the buoyancy vest inflated. Officer Sablan had served with the Guam Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, six sons, and four daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1955 – 1957
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Guam Police Department
Police Officer III
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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