Silver Star Citation *BROWN, WILLIE (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Willie Brown (2476128), Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 26th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 24, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Brown upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: Tallahassee, Florida Apr 24, 2012
3/26 Marines Remembering a Warrior. Apr 24, 2012
jay daag Forty two years LCpl: This week is forty two years since you gave all for our country and corps. You are among the other forgotten heroes of the 10,000 day war.With the highest regard for those who did not return from those who did.
Semper Fi! Apr 18, 2011
William Gannon ganno22@Aol.Com Brother, from another Mother 24, Sachson Place, Wappingers Falls, New York, 12590, USA From one Marine, to Another I just wanted, all, who appreciate Willie's sacrifice, to know I have created, a Buffalo, Soldier's flag, to honor my friend. It is the first, of it's kind, in the United States! It is proudly, displayed every Saturday, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on route, 9 & Vassar Brothers road, from Noon, to 3, p.m. It reads: The Buffalo Soldiers-Heroes All. Aug 19, 2009
Jennifer Burns sky_lava@yahoo.com Though, you are gone, you will, never be forgotten! You and men like you, are the reason, we are free, today! I just wanted, to say THANK YOU, for the sacrifices, that you made! I hold you and those like you, in the highest regard and you deserve, nothing less! I love you, all, you were and always, will be HEROES, to me! I promise never, to take for granted, the freedoms I have, which you paid, the ultimate price, for! Happy Birthday! I, WILL REMEMBER YOU!!! Gratefully yours, Jenn. May 4, 2007
manny g Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe Union Gap, WA. 98903 “You are Remembered” Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. “He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!! Apr 24, 2007
Kimberly Kimmel-Ober kimabmitz@earthlink.net admirer Encinitas, California, United States, of America For LCPL/E-3, Willie Brown and all those, who knew him and loved him, I just want to say thank you, for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know, that you have, not been forgotten and always will hold a special place, in my heart! It would have been nice, to have known you, as a person and I greatly, appreciate your service! I just wish, you did not have to pay, so, high a price! You forever will, be a hero, in my eyes! Monday, May 27, 2002
William Gannon ganno22@AOL.Com served, with Lima, 3/26th, Marines. 24, Sachson Place, Wappingers Falls, New York, 12590, USA A Friend. A Good Man and a Great Marine I served, with Willie, in Vietnam, in 1968-1969, while wirh Lima, 3/26 and He, "Bam" and I would harmonize, together, during the lull, in battle. I was wounded and medevaced, in April '69. While in NSA., Hospital, in Danang, I was told, of his death and cried, for the loss, of a friend. I can still, hear us singing, "Up on the Roof" and thinking, we nailed it! I know Heaven, is a little bit brighter place, Because of "Willie" and hope, he puts in a good word, for me. I have some photos, of him, taken, while in Country. Saturday, November 05, 2005
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