Frederick served as a Platoon Sergeant, POW & Military Police Detachment, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
He resided in Erie County, New York prior to the war.
Frederick was "Killed In Action" during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 371861
He was one of the few Marines that served in the European Operations during the war.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brunner who resided in Eggertsville, NY
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
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Silver Star Citation:
Submitted by: " Dwight "Andy" Anderson "
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Platoon Sergeant
Division: American Embassy, London, England
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Platoon Sergeant Frederick J. Brunner (MCSN: 371861), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as an Arms Instructor serving with Marine Detachment, American Embassy, London, England, in action against enemy German forces in France, from 1 August to 3 October 1944. Parachuted behind the German lines into France to instruct the Beaufort Maquis and other resistance groups in the use of modern weapons, Sergeant Brunner skillfully trained these guerilla forces to a high state of efficiency and, participating in their audacious forays against the Wehrmacht, disrupted communications and troop movements and assisted in the liberation of numerous towns in the department before arrival of Allied troops, On 16 August, when his patrol was dispersed by a numerically superior enemy force, he calmly returned accurate fire as he effected a withdrawal, swam across a swiftly flowing, bullet-swept river without loss of arms or equipment and, risking execution as a spy by donning civilian clothing, made his way fifteen miles through German-controlled territory to regain contact with his headquarters. By his courageous actions, resourcefulness and devotion to duty, Sergeant Brunner contributed materially to the success of the Allied Campaign in Europe, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
He resided in Erie County, New York prior to the war.
Frederick was "Killed In Action" during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 371861
He was one of the few Marines that served in the European Operations during the war.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brunner who resided in Eggertsville, NY
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
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Silver Star Citation:
Submitted by: " Dwight "Andy" Anderson "
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Platoon Sergeant
Division: American Embassy, London, England
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Platoon Sergeant Frederick J. Brunner (MCSN: 371861), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as an Arms Instructor serving with Marine Detachment, American Embassy, London, England, in action against enemy German forces in France, from 1 August to 3 October 1944. Parachuted behind the German lines into France to instruct the Beaufort Maquis and other resistance groups in the use of modern weapons, Sergeant Brunner skillfully trained these guerilla forces to a high state of efficiency and, participating in their audacious forays against the Wehrmacht, disrupted communications and troop movements and assisted in the liberation of numerous towns in the department before arrival of Allied troops, On 16 August, when his patrol was dispersed by a numerically superior enemy force, he calmly returned accurate fire as he effected a withdrawal, swam across a swiftly flowing, bullet-swept river without loss of arms or equipment and, risking execution as a spy by donning civilian clothing, made his way fifteen miles through German-controlled territory to regain contact with his headquarters. By his courageous actions, resourcefulness and devotion to duty, Sergeant Brunner contributed materially to the success of the Allied Campaign in Europe, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
Frederick served as a Platoon Sergeant, POW & Military Police Detachment, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
He resided in Erie County, New York prior to the war.
Frederick was "Killed In Action" during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 371861
He was one of the few Marines that served in the European Operations during the war.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brunner who resided in Eggertsville, NY
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Silver Star Citation:
Submitted by: " Dwight "Andy" Anderson "
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Platoon Sergeant
Division: American Embassy, London, England
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Platoon Sergeant Frederick J. Brunner (MCSN: 371861), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as an Arms Instructor serving with Marine Detachment, American Embassy, London, England, in action against enemy German forces in France, from 1 August to 3 October 1944. Parachuted behind the German lines into France to instruct the Beaufort Maquis and other resistance groups in the use of modern weapons, Sergeant Brunner skillfully trained these guerilla forces to a high state of efficiency and, participating in their audacious forays against the Wehrmacht, disrupted communications and troop movements and assisted in the liberation of numerous towns in the department before arrival of Allied troops, On 16 August, when his patrol was dispersed by a numerically superior enemy force, he calmly returned accurate fire as he effected a withdrawal, swam across a swiftly flowing, bullet-swept river without loss of arms or equipment and, risking execution as a spy by donning civilian clothing, made his way fifteen miles through German-controlled territory to regain contact with his headquarters. By his courageous actions, resourcefulness and devotion to duty, Sergeant Brunner contributed materially to the success of the Allied Campaign in Europe, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
He resided in Erie County, New York prior to the war.
Frederick was "Killed In Action" during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 371861
He was one of the few Marines that served in the European Operations during the war.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brunner who resided in Eggertsville, NY
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Silver Star Citation:
Submitted by: " Dwight "Andy" Anderson "
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Platoon Sergeant
Division: American Embassy, London, England
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Platoon Sergeant Frederick J. Brunner (MCSN: 371861), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as an Arms Instructor serving with Marine Detachment, American Embassy, London, England, in action against enemy German forces in France, from 1 August to 3 October 1944. Parachuted behind the German lines into France to instruct the Beaufort Maquis and other resistance groups in the use of modern weapons, Sergeant Brunner skillfully trained these guerilla forces to a high state of efficiency and, participating in their audacious forays against the Wehrmacht, disrupted communications and troop movements and assisted in the liberation of numerous towns in the department before arrival of Allied troops, On 16 August, when his patrol was dispersed by a numerically superior enemy force, he calmly returned accurate fire as he effected a withdrawal, swam across a swiftly flowing, bullet-swept river without loss of arms or equipment and, risking execution as a spy by donning civilian clothing, made his way fifteen miles through German-controlled territory to regain contact with his headquarters. By his courageous actions, resourcefulness and devotion to duty, Sergeant Brunner contributed materially to the success of the Allied Campaign in Europe, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
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