Thomas M. Tarpley

1922–1986 (age 64)

Military

Biography

Thomas M. Tarpley (1922–1986) dedicated his life to military service, mentoring younger officers and ensuring the readiness of the units he led with quiet professionalism.

His colleagues remember him for calm judgment and an enduring commitment to duty, a legacy honored at Fort Moore Main Post Cemetery where he rests among fellow patriots.

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