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HONORED ON PANEL 31W, LINE 99 OF THE WALL
DANIEL DEAN BRUCE
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DANIEL D BRUCE
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LEFT FOR DANIEL DEAN BRUCE
POSTED ON 3.1.2012
POSTED BY: A Marine
Medal of Honor Citation
Medal of Honor
Awarded posthumously for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Private First Class Daniel Dean Bruce (MCSN: 2485891), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 1 March 1969, while serving as a mortar man with Headquarters and Service Company Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, against the enemy at First Support Base Tomahawk, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam. Early in the morning Private First Class Bruce was on watch in his night defensive position at fire support base tomahawk when he heard movements ahead of him. An enemy explosive charge was thrown toward his position and he reacted instantly, catching the device and shouting to alert his companions. Realizing the danger to the adjacent position with its two occupants, Private First Class Bruce held the device to his body and attempted to carry it from the vicinity of the entrenched Marines. As he moved away, the charge detonated and he absorbed the full force of the explosion. Private First Class Bruce's indomitable courage, inspiring valor and selfless devotion to duty saved the lives of three of his fellow Marines and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: 1-Mar-69
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Headquarters & Service Company
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 5th Marines
Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.) FMF
Awarded posthumously for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Private First Class Daniel Dean Bruce (MCSN: 2485891), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 1 March 1969, while serving as a mortar man with Headquarters and Service Company Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, against the enemy at First Support Base Tomahawk, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam. Early in the morning Private First Class Bruce was on watch in his night defensive position at fire support base tomahawk when he heard movements ahead of him. An enemy explosive charge was thrown toward his position and he reacted instantly, catching the device and shouting to alert his companions. Realizing the danger to the adjacent position with its two occupants, Private First Class Bruce held the device to his body and attempted to carry it from the vicinity of the entrenched Marines. As he moved away, the charge detonated and he absorbed the full force of the explosion. Private First Class Bruce's indomitable courage, inspiring valor and selfless devotion to duty saved the lives of three of his fellow Marines and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: 1-Mar-69
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Headquarters & Service Company
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 5th Marines
Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.) FMF
POSTED ON 2.5.2011
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
Daniel is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City,IN.
POSTED ON 2.24.2004
Who's Who in Marine Corps History
From: http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/HD/Historical/Whos_Who.htm
Semper Fidelis, Marine!
POSTED ON 12.30.2003
POSTED BY: Donald Lytle
Thank you PFC Daniel Dean Bruce
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Daniel Dean Bruce, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!
Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!
Again, thank you PFC Daniel Dean Bruce, for a job exceptionally well done!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND
Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!
Again, thank you PFC Daniel Dean Bruce, for a job exceptionally well done!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND
POSTED ON 11.12.2003
POSTED BY: Joel N. Heuring, Cdr, USN-Ret
The Boy in the next Bed
Sandy, you have been and always will be an inspiration. Your selflessnes as a member of the Bruce family and as a Marine will not be forgotten. Think of it - you were in the hospital with me for malnutrician and now you have a mess hall at Quantico Virginia named after you. Peace to you