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PFC Robert Maxwell Brown Jr.

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PFC Robert Maxwell Brown Jr. Veteran

Original Name
MAXWELL
Birth
Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, USA
Death
12 Dec 1965 (aged 21)
Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Burial
Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section C, site 52
Memorial ID
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PFC Robert Maxwell Brown, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Salisbury, NC.

Private First Class Robert Maxwell Jr Brown, casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Brown served our country until December 12th, 1965 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married.It was reported that Robert died from friendly fire. His body was recovered. PFC Brown is on panel 04E, line 013 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.

Funeral services for Pfc Robert M. Brown Jr, 21, of Stonewall Road, were conducted yesterday in St. Luke's Episcapol Church by the Rev O'Kelly Whitaker and the Rev. Harvey C Cook. Burial was in the National Cemetery and graveside services were with full military honors by the U.S. Marine Corps. Honorary pallbearers were Kin Fogner, Bo Scott, Reid Tull Jr., Dick Thurston, Gerald Broadway and Wally Armstrong. PFC Brown, son of Cmdr and Mrs Robert M Brown Sr., was killed in action in Vietnam on december 12th.

Robert Maxwell Brown, Jr. He was a hero and friend. He was a classmate of mine in high school. He was a well-mannered, thoughtful, and kind man. He had a smile that brightened up a room. He said very little, but his presence was there. Like it is now. He loved golf and I believe tennis. He was a loyal and true friend to all who he knew. He always had kind words for everyone. He was a well dressed man. He was from a wonderful family. He was the only child. His father was a Commander(retired) from the U. S. Navy and his mother was a loving homemaker. Robert was proud to be a Marine. His untimely death shocked our small town. Those of us on the brink of leaving for military service mourned his passing. When Robert died a part of Mr.& Mrs. Brown died also. You could see it in their eyes. The way they looked at all of us, his friends. I was honored to be an honorary pallbearer at Robert's funeral. He is buried at the U.S. National Cemetery in Salisbury, N.C. under a majestic tree with cool shade in the summer and large branches to cover in the winter. I miss my friend. I take my wife and family there often to see his grave. Forever Robert Maxwell Brown, Jr. will be a Hero and my friend.

He served with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.

He was awarded The Combat Action ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.

PFC Robert Maxwell Brown, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Salisbury, NC.

Private First Class Robert Maxwell Jr Brown, casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Brown served our country until December 12th, 1965 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married.It was reported that Robert died from friendly fire. His body was recovered. PFC Brown is on panel 04E, line 013 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.

Funeral services for Pfc Robert M. Brown Jr, 21, of Stonewall Road, were conducted yesterday in St. Luke's Episcapol Church by the Rev O'Kelly Whitaker and the Rev. Harvey C Cook. Burial was in the National Cemetery and graveside services were with full military honors by the U.S. Marine Corps. Honorary pallbearers were Kin Fogner, Bo Scott, Reid Tull Jr., Dick Thurston, Gerald Broadway and Wally Armstrong. PFC Brown, son of Cmdr and Mrs Robert M Brown Sr., was killed in action in Vietnam on december 12th.

Robert Maxwell Brown, Jr. He was a hero and friend. He was a classmate of mine in high school. He was a well-mannered, thoughtful, and kind man. He had a smile that brightened up a room. He said very little, but his presence was there. Like it is now. He loved golf and I believe tennis. He was a loyal and true friend to all who he knew. He always had kind words for everyone. He was a well dressed man. He was from a wonderful family. He was the only child. His father was a Commander(retired) from the U. S. Navy and his mother was a loving homemaker. Robert was proud to be a Marine. His untimely death shocked our small town. Those of us on the brink of leaving for military service mourned his passing. When Robert died a part of Mr.& Mrs. Brown died also. You could see it in their eyes. The way they looked at all of us, his friends. I was honored to be an honorary pallbearer at Robert's funeral. He is buried at the U.S. National Cemetery in Salisbury, N.C. under a majestic tree with cool shade in the summer and large branches to cover in the winter. I miss my friend. I take my wife and family there often to see his grave. Forever Robert Maxwell Brown, Jr. will be a Hero and my friend.

He served with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.

He was awarded The Combat Action ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.


Inscription

North Carolina; Private 1st Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam



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  • Created by: Tom Reece
  • Added: Mar 3, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3262838/robert_maxwell-brown: accessed ), memorial page for PFC Robert Maxwell Brown Jr. (11 Sep 1944–12 Dec 1965), Find a Grave Memorial ID 3262838, citing Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Tom Reece (contributor 46857744).