JOHN C BREWTON
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HONORED ON PANEL 14W, LINE 28 OF THE WALL

JOHN COOKE BREWTON

WALL NAME

JOHN C BREWTON

PANEL / LINE

14W/28

DATE OF BIRTH

09/05/1943

CASUALTY PROVINCE

GIA DINH

DATE OF CASUALTY

01/11/1970

HOME OF RECORD

MOBILE

COUNTY OF RECORD

Mobile County

STATE

AL

BRANCH OF SERVICE

NAVY

RANK

LTJG

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LEFT FOR JOHN COOKE BREWTON
POSTED ON 5.7.2021
POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring a Navy Seal...

Thank you for your service to our country so long go sir. The Silver Star which you were awarded attests to your courage. Your sacrifice is deeply appreciated. Rest in eternal peace.
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POSTED ON 1.11.2021
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Silver Star Medal Award

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Cooke Brewton, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of Sea-Air-Land Team TWO (SEAL-2), on 24 November 1969, while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressor forces in the Republic of Vietnam. As Assistant Platoon Officer of a U.S. Navy SEAL Team, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Brewton was participating in a mission in the Rung Sat Special Zone, in an area of recent heavy enemy activity, when he observed a camouflaged sampan, an enemy bunker, and two armed Viet Cong. As he gave the command for the platoon to open fire, the unit was simultaneously taken under heavy enemy fire from a numerically superior force. Although wounded in the arms and back, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Brewton led his platoon to offensive firing positions. He was again wounded while firing from a prone positions. Despite his additional painful injuries, he directed the Corpsman to care for other, more seriously wounded personnel, and remained in a forward exposed position to direct U.S. Navy Light Helicopter Fire Team air strikes on the enemy. Only after the enemy fire was suppressed and the other casualties treated did he accept medical aid for himself. By his valiant leadership and courageous fighting spirit in the face of grave enemy opposition and serious personal injuries, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Brewton upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/55301
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POSTED ON 9.6.2019
POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank you for your valiant service.

We can never truly repay the debt we owe our fallen heroes.
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POSTED ON 1.11.2019
POSTED BY: Mary Tindall

You are remembered

I was one of the nurses and corpsmen who took care of you at 3rd Field. I have never forgotten your name and am so sorry for your death and all who died in that senseless war. I have visited your grave and would like your family and friends to know I remember.
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POSTED ON 5.9.2018
POSTED BY: jerry sandwisch wood cty.ohio nam vet 1969-70 army 173rd abn bde

You are not forgotten

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace John.
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