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CPL Frank Brackett

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CPL Frank Brackett Veteran

Birth
Death
6 Dec 1967 (aged 21)
Vietnam
Burial
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA GPS-Latitude: 39.8614121, Longitude: -88.9747092
Memorial ID
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Corporal, U.S. Army

On 6 December 1967, Private First Class Frank Brackett was serving as an infantryman in B Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division in Binh Dinh Province in South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Brackett was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

He received a posthumous promotion to Corporal.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Frank Brackett is located on Panel 31E Line 43 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

CPL Frank Brackett has Honoree Record 3489 at MilitaryHallofHonor.com.
Corporal, U.S. Army

On 6 December 1967, Private First Class Frank Brackett was serving as an infantryman in B Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division in Binh Dinh Province in South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Brackett was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

He received a posthumous promotion to Corporal.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Frank Brackett is located on Panel 31E Line 43 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

CPL Frank Brackett has Honoree Record 3489 at MilitaryHallofHonor.com.


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