John Francis Burns
Lance Corporal
H&S CO, 1ST AMTRAC BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Youngstown, Ohio August 26, 1947 to October 20, 1966 JOHN F BURNS is on the Wall at Panel 11E, Line 91 |
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A proud United States Marine, assigned to the First Amphibian Tractor Battalion, 19 years young, in country less than 6 months, he died a hero, defending the freedom of the people of South Vietnam, while fearlessly pursuing their opressors. John deserves to be remembered for his sacrifices, courage, determination and dedication. SEMPER FI, JOHN.
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A Note from The Virtual WallThe Naval Hospital Great Lakes archives advise that Corporal Donald Brown was injured by a mine on 20 Oct 1966, was evacuated, and died from his injuries on 11 November 1966.The 1st AMTRAC Battalion Command Chronology for October 1966 contains the following entries:
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