THE WALL OF FACES

Sergeant Brian John Bennett, Served with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.

DEAR SERGEANT BENNETT,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT. I AM BORN ON YOUR BIRTHDAY. SIGH. IT IS 2017, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE. AND HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY.

Brian John Bennett
Date of birth: November 3, 1949
Date of death: August 15, 1970
Place of Birth: California, Stockton
Home of record: Stockton California
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Brian John Bennett, United States Army, for gallantry in action. Sergeant Bennett distinguished himself by heroic actions on 15 August 1970, while serving with Company A, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. While involved in a road clearing operation, an element of Company A came under intense attack from a large enemy force. During the initial contact, Sergeant Bennett was seriously wounded. Despite his wounds, Sergeant Bennett began placing suppressive fire on the enemy positions, and continued to do so until he succumbed to his wounds. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. The bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty exhibited by Sergeant Bennett were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 25th Infantry Division and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 9816 (September 21, 1970)

Action Date: August 15, 1970

Service: Army

Rank: Sergeant

Company: Company A

Battalion: 2d Battalion

Regiment: 12th Infantry Regiment

Division: 25th Infantry Division

Dear SGT Brian John Bennett, 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

I did not know SGT Brian Bennett but I served with the 25th Infantry Division (1-27 Infantry Wolfhounds) from 1969-70. I salute your Service and Sacrifice. May you find the peace of the Lord and your family and friends as well.