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HONORED ON PANEL 2E, LINE 35 OF THE WALL
BRIAN JAMES GAUTHIER
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BRIAN J GAUTHIER
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POSTED ON 9.5.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Navy Cross citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow marines. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….
POSTED ON 11.22.2020
POSTED BY: Jury Washington
Thank You For Your Valiant Service Marine.
We can never truly repay the great debt we owe our fallen heroes. Rest in peace CPL. Gauthier, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Semper Fidelis!
Semper Fidelis!
POSTED ON 11.20.2018
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Cpl Brian Gauthier,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Your 74th birthday is in 2 days (which is also Thanksgiving) - happy birthday. Happy Thanksgiving. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Your 74th birthday is in 2 days (which is also Thanksgiving) - happy birthday. Happy Thanksgiving. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
POSTED ON 8.13.2018
POSTED BY: Ronald Scallan
Cousin From New Rleans, Louisiana
POSTED ON 7.11.2018
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Vietnam
Navy Cross Citation
Brian James Gauthier
DATE OF BIRTH: 22-Nov-44
HOME OF RECORD:
Mansura, Louisiana
Navy Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Battalion: 1st Battalion
Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein.) FMF
GENERAL ORDERS:
Authority: Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Brian James Gauthier (MCSN: 2007664), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as a Marine Rifle Squad Leader with Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, in the Republic of Vietnam during the early morning of 11 July 1965. While moving to an ambush position, eight miles southwest of DaNang, Corporal Gauthier's squad suffered heavy casualties from the detonation of an enemy mine and subsequent secondary explosions. Shortly thereafter his unit came under Viet Cong fire from several directions. Although wounded by the initial blast, he persistently refused medical aid until all of the casualties had been treated, meanwhile reorganizing his squad, establishing a defensive perimeter around the wounded, and directing fire against the enemy. During this time a helicopter attempted to evacuate the casualties but was driven off by intensive enemy machine gun fire. For a period of over two hours he continued to shout encouragement and direction to his men until he succumbed to his wounds. Corporal Gauthier's gallant leadership, indomitable fighting spirit, and inspiring devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
DATE OF BIRTH: 22-Nov-44
HOME OF RECORD:
Mansura, Louisiana
Navy Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Battalion: 1st Battalion
Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein.) FMF
GENERAL ORDERS:
Authority: Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Brian James Gauthier (MCSN: 2007664), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as a Marine Rifle Squad Leader with Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, in the Republic of Vietnam during the early morning of 11 July 1965. While moving to an ambush position, eight miles southwest of DaNang, Corporal Gauthier's squad suffered heavy casualties from the detonation of an enemy mine and subsequent secondary explosions. Shortly thereafter his unit came under Viet Cong fire from several directions. Although wounded by the initial blast, he persistently refused medical aid until all of the casualties had been treated, meanwhile reorganizing his squad, establishing a defensive perimeter around the wounded, and directing fire against the enemy. During this time a helicopter attempted to evacuate the casualties but was driven off by intensive enemy machine gun fire. For a period of over two hours he continued to shout encouragement and direction to his men until he succumbed to his wounds. Corporal Gauthier's gallant leadership, indomitable fighting spirit, and inspiring devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.