Blassie, Michael Joseph, 1948-1972
Michael Joseph Blassie (April 4, 1948 – May 11, 1972) was a United States Air Force officer who was killed in action during the Vietnam War in May 1972. Prior to the identification of his remains, Blassie was the unknown service member from the Vietnam War buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. After his remains were identified by DNA testing in 1998, his remains were moved to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in South St. Louis County, Missouri.
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| referencedIn | Official Military Personnel File for Michael J Blassie. 1966-1998. | National Archives at St. Louis |
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Death 1972-05-11
Birth 1948-04-04
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