DAVID H BROWN
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HONORED ON PANEL 26E, LINE 42 OF THE WALL

DAVID HAROLD BROWN

WALL NAME

DAVID H BROWN

PANEL / LINE

26E/42

DATE OF BIRTH

09/05/1946

CASUALTY PROVINCE

QUANG TRI

DATE OF CASUALTY

09/10/1967

HOME OF RECORD

SALTILLO

COUNTY OF RECORD

Hardin County

STATE

TN

BRANCH OF SERVICE

MARINE CORPS

RANK

SGT

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LEFT FOR DAVID HAROLD BROWN
POSTED ON 9.10.2017
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Quang Tri, Vietnam

Navy Cross Citation

David Harold Brown
Date of birth: 5-Sep-46
Date of death: September 10, 1967
Home of record: Saltillo Tennessee
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Navy Cross

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant David Harold Brown (MCSN: 2056298), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with Company L, Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, in the Republic of Vietnam on 10 September 1967. While moving in support of a sister company, southwest of Con Thien on Hill 48, Sergeant Brown's platoon came under devastating enemy rocket, mortar, automatic weapons, small arms, and grenade fire from a numerically superior enemy force. Quickly assessing the situation, he established a defensive position and brought fire to bear on the enemy. With complete disregard for his own safety, he charged the enemy positions, hurling grenades and temporarily disrupting an enemy assault. Upon depleting his grenade supply, he returned through the intense enemy fire and obtained an M-79 grenade launcher and again single-handedly assaulted the enemy positions, once again breaking up their assault and accounting for several enemy killed. Upon completion of this task, he moved among his men, directing their fire and encouraging them until he was mortally wounded. By his bold initiative, gallant fighting spirit and loyal devotion to duty, Sergeant Brown was instrumental in stopping an enemy attack, thereby saving numerous Marine casualties and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

General Orders: Authority: Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals

Action Date: 10-Sep-67

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: Sergeant

Company: Company L

Battalion: 3d Battalion

Regiment: 26th Marines

Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein.) FMF
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POSTED ON 7.17.2017
POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

Thank You

Dear Sgt Brown,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. You were born on my mom's birthday. Say hi to her, her name is Rose. 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.
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POSTED ON 6.11.2016
POSTED BY: Jim McIlhenney

SGT David H. Brown, USMC

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island, SC
Second Battalion
Platoon 289

TRAINING DATES
18 November 1963 - 29 January 1964

SSGT J.G. Ferrari - Senior Drill Instructor
SGT P.R. Hoffman - Junior Drill Instructor
SGT Paul Huffman - Junior Drill Instructor

One other member of Platoon 289 was KIA in Viet Nam.
SGT Stanley Sanders - Baltimore, MD

Semper Fidelis, Marine!
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POSTED ON 9.13.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter

Remembering An American Hero

Dear SGT David Harold Brown, 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
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POSTED ON 9.10.2013
POSTED BY: A Marine, Quang Tri, Vietnam

Semper Fi

Semper Fi, Sgt. Brown.
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