Thomas E. Creek, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War
Date of Birth: 07-Apr-1950
Place of Birth: Joplin, Missouri, United States
Date of Death: 13-Feb-1969
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Thomas E. Creek
- Thomas Elbert Creek (April 7, 1950 – February 13, 1969) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism during February 1969 in Vietnam. During an ambush at Cam Lo District in Quang Tri Province, Creek was wounded and fell into a gully with several other Marines inside.
- When an enemy grenade was thrown inside, Creek threw himself onto the grenade and was killed instantly.
- His action saved the lives of his fellow Marines, and he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 1970 for the action.
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