A graduate of Nathan Bedford Forrest High School Class of 1969. Jacksonville, Florida.
A graduate of the University of Florida with a BA in political science. He was a qualified parachutist and a Ranger. He was stationed at Ft. Jackson from December 1973 to June 1975 as a training and executive officer and served at the fort's examining and entrance station from June 1975 to July 1976.
Ax Murders in Panmunjeom
On the morning of August 18, 1976, a group of United Nations personnel attempted to trim the branches of a poplar tree in the DMZ that was obstructing the view
from a U.N. guard post. North Korean soldiers attempted to block the operation then attacked the U.N. personnel with axes. Capt. Arthur G. Bonifas, Lieutenant Mark T. Barrett, and 4 Korean soldiers were killed and as many US soldiers were wounded.
A graduate of Nathan Bedford Forrest High School Class of 1969. Jacksonville, Florida.
A graduate of the University of Florida with a BA in political science. He was a qualified parachutist and a Ranger. He was stationed at Ft. Jackson from December 1973 to June 1975 as a training and executive officer and served at the fort's examining and entrance station from June 1975 to July 1976.
Ax Murders in Panmunjeom
On the morning of August 18, 1976, a group of United Nations personnel attempted to trim the branches of a poplar tree in the DMZ that was obstructing the view
from a U.N. guard post. North Korean soldiers attempted to block the operation then attacked the U.N. personnel with axes. Capt. Arthur G. Bonifas, Lieutenant Mark T. Barrett, and 4 Korean soldiers were killed and as many US soldiers were wounded.
Inscription
1st Lt. Mark Thomas Barrett
June 9, 1951 August 18, 1976
Ancon. C.Z Panmunjom, Korea
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