Thomas Glenn Brandes ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On November 17, 1965 Private First Class Brandes was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 263483 |
| Service ID | 55753271 |
| Name | Thomas Glenn Brandes |
| From | Silver Lake, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | March 25, 1941 |
| Casualty Date | November 17, 1965 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, A Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds |
| Location | LZ (landing zone) Albany Ia Drang Valley, South Vietnam, Pleiku province |
| Burial | Wilmot Cemetery, Wilmot, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Thomas Glenn Brandes is buried or memorialized at Wilmot Cemetery, Wilmot, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.  Thomas is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 03e, Line 70. |
Additional Details
The Battle of Ia Drang comprised two main engagements that took place on November 14–17, 1965 in the Ia Drang Valley. It was the first major confrontation between the United States and the North Vietnamese during the Vietnam War. It became a blueprint for tactics by both sides. The Americans used air mobility, artillery fire and close air support to accomplish battlefield objectives. The NVA learned that they could neutralize that firepower by quickly engaging American forces at very close range.The Battle of Ia Drang was brought to popular attention in 2002 through the Mel Gibson movie "We Were Soldiers". |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Wisconsin who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Wisconsin was home to over 12,787 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,844 World War I
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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