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WILLIAM BAYHA Obituary
Born in Pennsylvania on June 17, 1937, Tom passed away on May 15, 2022 at his home in Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Susan, and his children Edwin and Christi.
Tom began a lifetime of meritorious service by enlisting in the Army in 1958. After graduating with honors from the Infantry OCS and the US Army Command and General Staff College, he joined the 1st Special Forces Group in 1962. He served multiple tours in Vietnam, and his combat awards include the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, Joint Service Commendation and Bronze Star.
After combat Tom continued service in the Army's Foreign Area Officer program as an advisor to the Philippine Army and a military attaché in the US Embassy, Tokyo Japan. He went on to receive the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Meritorious Service Medal.
After retiring from active service in 1979, he pursued a career in business.
In 2020, the Army's OCS Hall of Fame inducted Tom in recognition of his lifetime service and achievements. The Hall of Fame preserves his record at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Georgia.
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Judith Koren Shanahan
April 20, 2024
Today is April 21, 2024. I Googled Tom´s name and read about his life. In our junior year in JTHS in Joliet, we were a couple ( innocently so). I have never forgotten him. I was married in 1957, and was so for 24 years. Tom was such a good student and friend, I never forgot him. I am sorry for your families loss.
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