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Marine LCpl Willie Brown.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Tallahassee
Last Address Tallahassee
Casualty Date Apr 24, 1969
Cause Non Hostile- Died Other Causes
Reason Accidental Homicide
Location Quang Nam (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Lake Jackson Cemetery - Lake Jackson, Florida
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.
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.