John Brown, LCPL, Marine Corps, Bruce MS, 19Jun70 09W068

John Wayne Brown
Lance Corporal
3RD PLT, FOX CO, 2ND BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV
United States Marine Corps
05 August 1950 - 19 June 1970
Bruce, Mississippi
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The database page for John Wayne Brown

19 June 2005
"John Wayne",
What a name for a Marine!
It's been thirty-five years today that you died. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten by the men of Fox 2/5. You were a great Marine and a tribute to your parents, the Marine Corps, and your country.
From his squad leader.

A Note from The Virtual Wall
The 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, lost three men on 19 Jun 1970:

Cpl William P. Arthur, Fitzgerald, GA, Fox Company;
LCpl John W. Brown, Bruce, MS, Fox Company; and
LCpl Patrick D. Kadow, Vancouver, WA, Hotel Company.

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 25 Aug 2005
Last updated 08/10/2009