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Archival Collection #244 - Thomas DeYoung, Vietnam War
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Archival Collections ➔ Archival Collection #244 - Thomas DeYoung, Vietnam War

Identifier:
Various
Description:
The Thomas DeYoung, Vietnam War Collection contains a variety of documents, booklets, and maps related to the Vietnam War and DeYoung's service in the United States Army. During Vietnam, DeYoung served two tours in the Army, rising to the rank of major and receiving a Purple Heart. After the war, he became a rector of St. Adalbert in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Portions of this collection have been digitized. Undigitized objects can be viewed by appointment. 

This collection was donated in two parts: 2022.137.1 and 2023.11. A complete listing of the contents in this collection can be found in the finding aid attached to the media section of this record. 
Date:
1964 – 1971
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift of Thomas J. DeYoung
Related Entity:
Thomas J. DeYoung (donor)
Thomas J. DeYoung studied music at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and later taught school in Wyoming, Michigan. During the Vietnam War, he did two tours with the United States Army and was awarded a Purple Heart before retiring as a major. From 1967 to 1968 he served in the Bravo Company (2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division). He later became the rector of St. Adalbert's in Grand Rapids.