THE WALL OF FACES

We need your help! Since 1986, the students of Lake Central High School in Northwest Indiana have been researching men and women from the State of Indiana who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. We are the researchers for the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Memorials located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Of the1621 Vietnam casualties, we have located 1100+ families as of the date of this entry. We are now researching the men and women from the State of Illinois who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. If you have any information or photos that may help please contact us at the following: [email protected]

Dear CWO Oscar Lee Brittenum Jr, 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

Oscar is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery Alsip,IL.

I was a doorgunner for Mr Brittium in 1969. The day that he was killed our chopper was down for service so I was not flying. Mr. Brittium flew on another chopper gunship because he didn't want any down time. He was one hell of a pilot and wanted to become a fighter pilot after his tour. We sure do miss him. T-bird 38

Oscar and I attended Tilden Technical High School in Chicago. Oscar was on the wrestling team while I took R.O.T.C. He was a good man.