HONORED ON PANEL 44W, LINE 46 OF THE WALL
REX LEE BROWN
WALL NAME
REX L BROWN
PANEL / LINE
44W/46
DATE OF BIRTH
CASUALTY PROVINCE
DATE OF CASUALTY
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REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR REX LEE BROWN
POSTED ON 2.19.2025
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston
I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans
Private First Class Rex Lee Brown, Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.
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POSTED ON 9.18.2021
POSTED BY: John Fabris
do not stand at my grave and weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
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POSTED ON 7.24.2017
POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik
Thank You
Dear PFC Rex Brown,
Thank you for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. 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.
Thank you for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. 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 1.30.2017
POSTED BY: CLAY MARSTON
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THIS MOST HEROIC UNITED STATES ARMY SOLDIER WHOSE NAME SHALL LIVE FOREVER MORE
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THIS MOST HEROIC
UNITED STATES ARMY SOLDIER
WHOSE NAME SHALL LIVE FOREVER MORE
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS
REX LEE BROWN
who served heroically with
COMPANY ' C '
1st BATTALION
28th INFANTRY REGIMENT
" LIONS OF CANTIGNY "
1st INFANTRY DIVISION
" THE BIG RED ONE "
was a posthumous recipient
of the following
military decorations
and service medals
SILVER STAR
BRONZE STAR MEDAL
PURPLE HEART
AIR MEDAL
ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL
REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL
and was entitled to wear the
COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE
TODAY HE RESTS IN
HONORED GLORY IN
GREENWOOD CEMETERY
PORTER, OKLAHOMA
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE
R E M E M B R A N C E
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POSTHUMOUS CITATIONS
HEADQUARTERS
1ST INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 10483
3 October 1968
AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR
TC 320. The following AWARD is announced posthumously.
BROWN, REX L PRIVATE FIRST CLASS E3
United States Army
Company C 1st Battalion 28th Infantry
Awarded: Silver Star
Date of Action: 12 September 1968
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Reason: For gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Private First Class Brown was serving as a machine gunner with his company on a reconnaissance in force operation in the vicinity of Loc Ninh. As the friendly force proceeded through the treacherous area, it was suddenly subjected to intense rocket propelled grenade, machinegun, and automatic weapons fire from well concealed enemy positions. Private First Class Brown immediately put forth a suppressive barrage which enabled his companions to reach more advantageous locations. When several casualties were sustained, he moved to a position from which he placed covering fire and enabled the injured soldiers to be evacuated to a more secure area. "With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private First Class Brown maneuvered through the hail of hostile rounds toward a group of insurgents attempting a flanking action and thwarted the enemy attack. He continued to place a devastating barrage on the Viet Cong until he was mortally wounded. His exemplary courage, bold determination, and selfless concern for his comrades were instrumental in saving friendly lives, and significantly contributed to the successful outcome of the encounter. Private First Class Brown's unquestionable valor in close combat against numerically superior hostile forces is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Authority: By direction of the President, as established by the Act of Congress, 9 July 1918, and USARV Message 16695, dated 1 July 1966.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
ARCHIE R. HYLE
Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
OFFICIAL:
L.R. Bixler
Captain, AGC
Assistant Adjutant General
[ Notation regarding Date of Action. The General Orders sites 12 September 1968 as the date of action when PFC Brown was killed in action. However, other records such as the National Archives NARA-AAD records show the date being 13 September 1968. ]
GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 10165
24 September 1968
AWARD OF THE
ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL
TC 320. The following AWARD is announced posthumously.
BROWN, REX L PRIVATE FIRST CLASS E3
United States Army
Company C 1st Battalion 28th Infantry.
Awarded: Army Commendation Medal
Date of Action: 5 May 1968 to 21 May 1968
Reason: For meritorious achievement
Authority: By direction of the Secretary of the Army,
under the provisions of AR 672-5-1
FOR THE COMMANDER:
OFFICIAL:
ARCHIE R. HYLE
Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
LARRY L. WARREN
Captain, AGC
Assistant Adjutant General
GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 10051
22 September 1968
AWARD OF THE
AIR MEDAL
TC 320. The following AWARD is announced posthumously.
BROWN, REX L PRIVATE FIRST CLASS E3
United States Army
Company C 1st Battalion 28th Infantry
Awarded: Air Medal
Date of Action: 2 April 1968 to 13 September 1968
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Reason: For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.
Authority: By direction of the President, under the
provisions of Executive Order 9158, 11 May 1942, as amended
by Executive Order 9242-A, 11 September 1942.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
OFFICIAL:
ARCHIE R. HYLE
Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
LARRY L. WARREN
Captain, AGC
Assistant Adjutant General
GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 10052
22 September 1968
AWARD OF THE
BRONZE STAR MEDAL
TC 320. The following AWARD is announced posthumously.
BROWN, REX L PRIVATE FIRST CLASS E3
United States Army
Company C 1st Battalion 28th Infantry.
Awarded: Bronze Star Medal
Date of Action: March 1968 to September 1968
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Reason: For meritorious service
Authority: By direction of the President, under the
provisions of Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
OFFICIAL:
ARCHIE R. HYLE
Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
LARRY L. WARREN
Captain, AGC
Assistant Adjutant General
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