Ned Rayburn Brown★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On February 24, 1968 Sergeant Brown was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ 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 | 264143 |
| Service ID | 53906694 |
| Name | Ned Rayburn Brown |
| From | Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | November 22, 1942 |
| Casualty Date | February 24, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, A Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. artillery rocket mortar |
| Location | South Vietnam, Thua Thien province |
| Burial | Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Ned Rayburn Brown is buried or memorialized at Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee.  Ned is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 41e, Line 7. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Ned Rayburn Brown was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on March 22, 1967. Brown had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 53906694. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, A Company.
He was born on November 22, 1942. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Maury county has been included within the archival record. We have Columbia listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Brown experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 24, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. artillery rocket mortar. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ 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 Tennessee 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. 
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Tennessee was home to over 11,719 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Tennessee was home to over 11,719 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,991 World War I
• 7,527 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,527 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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