John Wayne Brown
Lance Corporal
3RD PLT, F CO, 2ND BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
Bruce, Mississippi
August 05, 1950 to June 19, 1970
JOHN W BROWN is on the Wall at Panel W9, Line 68

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Combat Action Ribbon
 
 John W Brown
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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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