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Thomas James Kinsman
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| Born | March 4, 1945 Renton, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | May 15, 2017 (aged 72) Toledo, Washington, U.S. |
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Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Toledo, Washington
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1967 - 1970 |
| Rank |  Specialist Four |
| Unit | Company B, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor
Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal |
Thomas James Kinsman (March 4, 1945 – May 15, 2017) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Personal life
Kinsman was born in Renton, Washington on March 4, 1945, and attended high school in Onalaska, Washington before moving to Toledo, Washington. He married Deloris Binion in 1971 and with her had seven children. The couple resided in Toledo, Washington where he farmed. He died at the age of 72 in 2017.
Military career
Kinsman joined the Army from Seattle, Washington in 1967, and by February 6, 1968, was serving as a Private First Class in Company B, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. During a firefight on that day, near Vinh Long in the Republic of Vietnam during Operation Coronado X, Kinsman blocked a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him, suffering severe wounds in the process. He recovered from his wounds and was promoted to Specialist Four and awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.
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