THE WALL OF FACES

Your marines lost a brave man.
You are a true American hero.
God Bless,
Ed D 1-1 USMC Vietnam 1966

On the remembrance of your 74th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

"Greater love hath no man, than that man lay down his life for a friend."

Semper Fi, Doc

Bruce was my best friend. We met during Basic Training, went to Hospital Corps School together, and then went to FMSS together. I respected Bruce like he was my own brother. He was a Brother in Arms. He gave all he had for the Marines that were in his care. God Bless you, Semper Fi, Fair Winds and Following Seas.

Bruce Edward Brown

HOME OF RECORD:
San Francisco, California

Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Navy
Rank: Hospitalman Third Class
Division: III Marine Amphibious Force
GENERAL ORDERS:

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Third Class Bruce Edward Brown (NSN: B-811996), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Corpsman with Combined Action Platoon 1-3-7, III Marine Amphibious Force, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On the night of 12 May 1969, Petty Officer Brown was accompanying a six-man patrol in Quang Ngai Province. Suddenly the friendly unit came under intense fire from approximately thirty Viet Cong, employing mortars, satchel charges, small arms, and automatic weapons. In the initial moments of the fire fight, one Marine, one Popular Forces soldier, and Petty Officer Brown were wounded. Despite his serous and painful injury, Petty Officer Brown fearlessly exposed himself to hostile fire as he steadfastly moved to assist the other two casualties. While valiantly maneuvering across the fire-swept terrain, he was wounded a second time and was rendered unconscious. Petty Officer Brown subsequently succumbed to his injuries. By his courage, sincere concern for the welfare of his fellowmen and selfless devotion to duty, Petty Officer Brown upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.

Thank you Doc Brown for your courage and for your devotion to your Marines.