JOHN D FREPPON
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HONORED ON PANEL 33W, LINE 38 OF THE WALL

JOHN DENNIS FREPPON

WALL NAME

JOHN D FREPPON

PANEL / LINE

33W/38

DATE OF BIRTH

08/12/1948

CASUALTY PROVINCE

BINH DUONG

DATE OF CASUALTY

02/02/1969

HOME OF RECORD

CINCINNATI

COUNTY OF RECORD

Hamilton County

STATE

OH

BRANCH OF SERVICE

ARMY

RANK

SSGT

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR JOHN DENNIS FREPPON
POSTED ON 12.20.2013
POSTED BY: Jerri White

Our Visit to You

Dear Jack,

Just wanted to let you know that Jeff and I traveled to Vietnam and went to Lai Khe. We wanted to be closer to where you had been and honor you. We miss you everyday.
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POSTED ON 11.8.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]

Remembering An American Hero

Dear SSGT John Dennis Freppon, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter
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POSTED ON 4.25.2013
POSTED BY: Jerri White

My Twin Brother

What you did for others and the world remains and is immortal.My brother is a friend God gave me.

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POSTED ON 2.2.2013
POSTED BY: A Vietnam Vet.

Distinguished Service Cross

Distinguished Service Cross



Awarded posthumously for actions during the Vietnam War



The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant [then Sergeant] John Dennis Freppon (ASN: RA-11654412), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company E, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. Staff Sergeant Freppon distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 2 February 1969 as a squad leader for a platoon which was conducting a reconnaissance-in-force mission near Lai Khe. Sergeant Freppon was serving as point man when he was suddenly pinned to the ground by fragmentation and rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons fire from well-concealed North Vietnamese Army troops. Fearing that his men would be trapped by the devastating hostile fire, he stood up to warn them of the entrenched enemy. Then, with complete disregard for his safety, he charged through the fusillade toward a North Vietnamese bunker. Although he was wounded repeatedly, he continued his assault on the fortification. He succeeded in destroying the bunker, and was stopped only when the was mortally wounded by an enemy rocket-propelled grenade. His courage and self-sacrifice prevented many of his comrades from being killed or wounded. Staff Sergeant Freppon's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.



General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1424 (April 23, 1969)



Action Date: 2-Feb-69



Service: Army



Rank: Staff Sergeant



Company: Company E



Battalion: 1st Battalion



Regiment: 18th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade



Division: 1st Infantry Division

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POSTED ON 12.26.2010
POSTED BY: Guadalupe Pedraza

We serve together in the plt and it was an Honor

For all to know, he took care of his platoon and it was an honor walking point for him and the entire Platoon (E Co Recon Plt 118th Inf Swamp Rats
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