Thomas Heath collection

Descriptive Summary
Title: Thomas Heath collection
Creator: Heath, Vivian
Inclusive Dates: 1938-1953
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.4 Linear Feet 1 document box, 1 oversized box
Collection Number: ms2263
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

First Lt. Tommy Heath served in Europe in World War II and was killed in the Korean War. Heath was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma in 1918 and graduated from high school there in 1938. He graduated from Northern Oklahoma Junior College in 1940. He worked as an athletic coach and later an ROTC instructor at Mercer University in Macon. He married Vivian Deen of Alma, Georgia in 1947. Heath saw action at the Normandy beachhead and earned his commission while in Europe. In November 1950 he was sent overseas and was wounded on February 17, 1951. He chose to return to active duty and was killed on Heartbreak Ridge on September 21, 1951.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a scrapbook compiled by Vivian Heath which includes most of the non-official records of First Lt. Tommy Heath's stay in Korea, as well as earlier clippings and keepsakes.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Thomas Heath collection, ms2263, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 July 31.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

box

folder

Request box

1

1

Claim reports

blank

 

1

2

Discharges

 

1

3

I.G. Check Lists

 

1

4

Military records, 1946-1949

 

1

5

Military records, 1950

 

1

6

Military records, 1951

 

1

7

Military records - to Vivian Heath, 1951-1953

 

1

8

Miscellaneous

 

1

9

Pamphlet - for next of kin

 

1

10

Scrapbook with photocopies

 

1

11

Wallet with identification cards, 1950

 

1

12

Wallet with identification and effects, 1951

 

box

Request box

2

Army uniform - tan (1)

 

2

Purple heart medals in boxes (2)

 

2

Silver star medal in box (1)

 

2

U.S. flag (1)

 

2

American defense medal (1)

 

2

Lieutenant's bar (1)

 

2

Campaign ribbons (2)

 

2

Small medals - unknown (2)

 

Frame with two pictures of man in military uniform