Juan O Blaz

Tomb Position

Commander of the Relief

Tomb Relief

Tomb Dates

Jul 1969 - May 1970

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Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Badge
US Army Recruiter Badge

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What happened to the soldier that was in the Tomb from the Vietnam War?

The remains of the Vietnam Unknown Soldier were exhumed May 14, 1998. Based on mitochondrial DNA testing, DoD scientists identified the remains as those of Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, who was shot down near An Loc, Vietnam, in 1972. It has been decided that the crypt that contained the remains of the Vietnam Unknown will remain vacant. (Further Background) (News Article from the Department of Defense)

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