Larry James Branaugh★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Colorado
On April 20, 1968 Warrant Officer Branaugh was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Colorado. ★ 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 | 312648 |
| Service ID | W3156419 |
| Name | Larry James Branaugh |
| From | Denver, Denver County, Colorado |
| Birth Date | June 19, 1943 |
| Casualty Date | April 20, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Warrant Officer |
| Specialty | Helicopter Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 229th Assault Helo Battalion, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died of Wounds, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Pilot |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Burial | Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Larry James Branaugh is buried or memorialized at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs.  Larry is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 51e, Line 5. |
Additional Details
Larry James Branaugh was born in the District of Columbia. He was later living in Denver, Colorado. He was a 1961 graduate of Meritt Hutton High School in Thornton, Adams county Colorado. Larry also attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder county, Colorado. He was married to Betty Jene Thrasher.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Larry James Branaugh was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Reserve Military. He began his tour on July 15, 1967. Branaugh had the rank of Warrant Officer. His military occupation or specialty was Helicopter Pilot. Service number assignment was W3156419. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 229th Assault Helo Battalion, B Company. He was born on June 19, 1943. According to our records Colorado was his home or enlistment state and Denver county has been included within the archival record. We have Denver listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Branaugh experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 20, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Pilot. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ United States Aviator 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 Colorado 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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Colorado was home to over 4,919 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Colorado was home to over 4,919 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 647 World War I
• 3,335 World War II
• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
• 3,335 World War II
• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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