Merrell Eugene Brumley Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On January 25, 1971 Lance Corporal Brumley was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ 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 | 313194 |
| Service ID | 459848077 |
| Name | Merrell Eugene Brumley Jr |
| From | Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas |
| Birth Date | August 31, 1950 |
| Casualty Date | January 25, 1971 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died of Wounds, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Noncrew |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Merrell is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 05w, Line 64. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Merrell Eugene Brumley Jr 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 Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. Brumley had the rank of Lance Corporal. Service number assignment was 459848077. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, B Company.
He was born on August 31, 1950. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Kaufman county has been included within the archival record. We have Terrell listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Brumley experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 25, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Noncrew. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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