THE WALL OF FACES

Bruce Wadleigh Brown was born on February 13, 1945 to Harold A. and Myriel R. (Angwin) Brown.
He joined the Armed Forces while in Hampton, NH. He served as a 1204 in the Army. In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of 1LT/02. He began a tour of duty on December 20, 1967. On September 12, 1968, at the age of 23, Bruce Wadleigh Brown perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, (Pr & Mr [Pr is the abbreviation for Province, Mr is Military Region. From "Where We Were in Vietnam" by Michael Kelley and "Vietnam Order of Battle" by Captain Shelby L. Stanton.] Unknown.)

You can find Bruce W. Brown honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 44W, Row 35.

Hampton Boy Viet Casualty
Bruce Wadleigh Brown
Hampton Union, Thursday, September 19, 1968
A Hampton man, 23 year old Bruce W. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown, 101 Locke Road, became the state's 152nd Vietnam casualty Thursday when he died in a San Antonio, Texas hospital.

Lt. Brown was severely burned August 27 when his tank was hit by an enemy artillery round. He was evacuated from the batt1e zone and taken to the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio which specializes in burn cases.

According to his father, the young lieutenant was on the way to recovery, but a telephone call Thursday from Mrs. Brown brought the tragic news.

Lt. Brown was commissioned an Army second lieutenant on graduation from the Armor Officer Candidate School at Ft. Knox in January, 1967. He left for Vietnam just before Christmas, 1967.

His father said Lt. Brown and one other crew member were in the tank when it was hit near coastal Chu Lai. Both men were "set afire" the father said, but each helped the other to escape the flaming tank. They hid under the armored vehicle until rescued.

A graduate of Winnacunnet High School in 1963, he attended the University of New Hampshire. Brown was formerly employed as a service manager for Western Auto, Hampton. before entering the army in August, 1965. He was married and the father of one child.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Trinity Episcopal Church, Hampton. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be sent to Children's Hospital.

First Lieutenant Bruce Wadleigh Brown, Served with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Hey Bruce. Found you on the Moving Wall yesterday and went all the way back to Hampton and the barn on the corner with you. Missed you in ChuLai, but not by much. Rest in peace my friend & give my best to Jackie Pratt.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from Leland Brennan are touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

Dear Lt Brown,
Thank you for your service as an Armored Reconnaissance Unit Commander with the 1st Cavalry. It is another summer, as time continues to pass since Vietnam. It is important 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 courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.