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HONORED ON PANEL 28E, LINE 59 OF THE WALL

MICHAEL LOUIS BROWNING

WALL NAME

MICHAEL L BROWNING

PANEL / LINE

28E/59

DATE OF BIRTH

05/23/1948

CASUALTY PROVINCE

QUANG NAM

DATE OF CASUALTY

10/24/1967

HOME OF RECORD

FULLERTON

COUNTY OF RECORD

Orange County

STATE

CA

BRANCH OF SERVICE

MARINE CORPS

RANK

LCPL

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR MICHAEL LOUIS BROWNING
POSTED ON 10.24.2013
POSTED BY: A Marine, USMC, Vietnam

Silver Star Citation

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Michael Louis Browning (MCSN: 2251278), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Grenadier with Company B, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in the Republic of Vietnam on 24 October 1967. While Lance Corporal Browning's squad was on a search and clear mission in the vicinity of the Tuy Loan River in Quang Nam Province, the point man and an companion were seriously injured when a booby trap was accidentally detonated. Ignoring the probable presence of other booby traps in the area, Lance Corporal Browning quickly moved forward to assist the wounded men. After rendering first aid, he placed one of the casualties across his shoulders and was proceeding toward the landing zone, when he detonated another booby trap hidden in the thick brushwood. With exceptional presence of mind, he placed the wounded man on the ground and, disregarding his own safety, shielded him from the blast with his own body. As a result of his intrepid actions, Lance Corporal Browning was mortally wounded by fragments from the exploding mine. His valiant effort to save the life of a fellow Marine at the risk of his own was an inspiration to all with whom he served. By his extraordinary courage, determination and selfless devotion to duty, he upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: October 24, 1967

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: Lance Corporal

Company: Company B

Battalion: 1st Battalion

Regiment: 7th Marines

Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
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POSTED ON 10.8.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter

Remembering An American Hero

Dear LCPL Michael Louis Browning, 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 10.24.2009
POSTED BY: 60's Girl

Your Angel Day

On this your angel day I humbly give thanks for your service and sacrifice and with honor I leave you this poem . . .

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.
Author Unknown
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POSTED ON 1.11.2008
POSTED BY: Robert Sage

We Remember

Michael is buried at Spokane Memorial Gardens, Spokane, Spokane, WA.
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POSTED ON 10.23.2007
POSTED BY: Jim Mundell CPL. USMC 66-70

Best Friend

Mike you were my best friend growing up , I still miss the fun we had,You will always be in my mind and heart, SEMPER FI Jim
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