THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. May you rest in eternal peace.

As a fellow Kansan, I would like to thank you for serving our country. It is sad that you were KIA just a few days after your 20th birthday. :( What a place to have your 20th birthday, although, you weren't alone celebrating your birthday as you all called it, in country. May you rest in peace.

Gary Lee Browning
Date of death: September 18, 1968
Home of record: Hutchinson Kansas
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Gary Lee Browning (ASN: 55989381), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 2d platoon of Company D, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 18 September 1968. On that date, Company D, was engaged on a combat operation near the village of Go Tro. When his platoon leader was wounded by machinegun fire from an enemy ambush, Specialist Browning immediately ran to his aid, heedless of the danger around him, he continued to apply first aid until he was struck and mortally wounded by an enemy .30 caliber machinegun bullet. Specialist Four Browning's personal heroism, unselfish concern for his fellow soldiers and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.

Action Date: 18-Sep-68

Service: Army

Rank: Specialist Fourth Class

Company: Company D

Battalion: 1st Battalion

Regiment: 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade

Dear Spec 4 Gary Browning,
Thank you for your service as a Medical NCO. Thank you for the lives you saved. I hate that you died so close to your birthday.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.

Specialist Four Gary Lee Browning, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division.