US Air Force, 1LT David Chappell Brown, Vietnam Veteran, resident of Waynesville, NC. Graduate of UNC, Class of 1965.
US Air Force First Lieutenant David Chappell Brown was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force Reserve, 1LT Brown served our country until January 31st, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 24 years old and was not married. It was reported that David died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. 1Lt Brown was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 3, 1943. 1LT Brown is on panel 35E, line 088 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
Great Officer, Great Friend and Great Golfing Partner. Shared good memories at OTS, Nav School and good competetion on the golf course. George Rohowsky.
Brown entered the University of UNC-CH from Waynesville Township High School in 1962 and majored in business administration at Carolina. He entered the U.S. Air Force in November 1965, graduated from Officers Candidate School and was awarded navigator's wings. He went to Vietnam in June 1965 and was killed in action on Jan. 31, 1966.
Co-worker and friend: Dave was a fellow North Carolinian who was called upon to represent our home state in the Vietnam Conflict. Dave atttended Navigator and Reconnaisance Upgrade Training at Mather AFB in 1966. In January 1967, Dave completed Survival Training at Fairchild AFB, and continued to Mountain Home AFB for aircrew training in the RF-4C. In June 1967, Dave completed Jungle Survival Training at Clark AB, PI, then continued to Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam. Dave flew as an RF-4 Navigator assigned to the 12th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron. During the Tet Offensive, Dave, unarmed, was watching the enemy set up mortars in the street in front of his villa when he was critically wounded. Dave was a well respected young officer and personal friend who died in the defense of our country. Our motto rang true - Alone, Unarmed and Unafraid. Dave was a true hero, well remembered by his fellow squadrom members and family. Larry Choplin, 178 Country Club Rd, Shalimar, FL 32579-1634.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINIAN AIRMAN IS HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY:
US Air Force 1Lt David C Brown, killed in Vietnam last March, Saturday was awarded posthumously the Silver Star Medal, The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart Medal. The medals were presented to the Airman's parents, Dr and Mrs Alan Brown of Waynesville, during special ceremonies in Waynesville. Making the presentation was Capt Franklin Class of Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia. Brown received the Silver Star, one of the Nation's highest awards for bravery, for a reconnaissance flight in an unarmed plane deep over North Vietnamese territory. The Lieutenant spotted a concentration of enemy weapons and an infiltration route, His report led to the destruction of a heavily defended area.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Alan Reed Brown and Mrs Rita Margaret Chappell Brown, 205 Jackson Drive, Waynesville, NC.
He served with the 12th Tactical Recon Squadron, 460th Tactical Recon Wing, 7th Air Force.
He was awarded The Silver Star Medal for Bravery, The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
US Air Force First Lieutenant David Chappell Brown was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force Reserve, 1LT Brown served our country until January 31st, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 24 years old and was not married. It was reported that David died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. 1Lt Brown was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 3, 1943. 1LT Brown is on panel 35E, line 088 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
Great Officer, Great Friend and Great Golfing Partner. Shared good memories at OTS, Nav School and good competetion on the golf course. George Rohowsky.
Brown entered the University of UNC-CH from Waynesville Township High School in 1962 and majored in business administration at Carolina. He entered the U.S. Air Force in November 1965, graduated from Officers Candidate School and was awarded navigator's wings. He went to Vietnam in June 1965 and was killed in action on Jan. 31, 1966.
Co-worker and friend: Dave was a fellow North Carolinian who was called upon to represent our home state in the Vietnam Conflict. Dave atttended Navigator and Reconnaisance Upgrade Training at Mather AFB in 1966. In January 1967, Dave completed Survival Training at Fairchild AFB, and continued to Mountain Home AFB for aircrew training in the RF-4C. In June 1967, Dave completed Jungle Survival Training at Clark AB, PI, then continued to Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam. Dave flew as an RF-4 Navigator assigned to the 12th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron. During the Tet Offensive, Dave, unarmed, was watching the enemy set up mortars in the street in front of his villa when he was critically wounded. Dave was a well respected young officer and personal friend who died in the defense of our country. Our motto rang true - Alone, Unarmed and Unafraid. Dave was a true hero, well remembered by his fellow squadrom members and family. Larry Choplin, 178 Country Club Rd, Shalimar, FL 32579-1634.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINIAN AIRMAN IS HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY:
US Air Force 1Lt David C Brown, killed in Vietnam last March, Saturday was awarded posthumously the Silver Star Medal, The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart Medal. The medals were presented to the Airman's parents, Dr and Mrs Alan Brown of Waynesville, during special ceremonies in Waynesville. Making the presentation was Capt Franklin Class of Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia. Brown received the Silver Star, one of the Nation's highest awards for bravery, for a reconnaissance flight in an unarmed plane deep over North Vietnamese territory. The Lieutenant spotted a concentration of enemy weapons and an infiltration route, His report led to the destruction of a heavily defended area.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Alan Reed Brown and Mrs Rita Margaret Chappell Brown, 205 Jackson Drive, Waynesville, NC.
He served with the 12th Tactical Recon Squadron, 460th Tactical Recon Wing, 7th Air Force.
He was awarded The Silver Star Medal for Bravery, The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
US Air Force, 1LT David Chappell Brown, Vietnam Veteran, resident of Waynesville, NC. Graduate of UNC, Class of 1965.
US Air Force First Lieutenant David Chappell Brown was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force Reserve, 1LT Brown served our country until January 31st, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 24 years old and was not married. It was reported that David died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. 1Lt Brown was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 3, 1943. 1LT Brown is on panel 35E, line 088 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
Great Officer, Great Friend and Great Golfing Partner. Shared good memories at OTS, Nav School and good competetion on the golf course. George Rohowsky.
Brown entered the University of UNC-CH from Waynesville Township High School in 1962 and majored in business administration at Carolina. He entered the U.S. Air Force in November 1965, graduated from Officers Candidate School and was awarded navigator's wings. He went to Vietnam in June 1965 and was killed in action on Jan. 31, 1966.
Co-worker and friend: Dave was a fellow North Carolinian who was called upon to represent our home state in the Vietnam Conflict. Dave atttended Navigator and Reconnaisance Upgrade Training at Mather AFB in 1966. In January 1967, Dave completed Survival Training at Fairchild AFB, and continued to Mountain Home AFB for aircrew training in the RF-4C. In June 1967, Dave completed Jungle Survival Training at Clark AB, PI, then continued to Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam. Dave flew as an RF-4 Navigator assigned to the 12th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron. During the Tet Offensive, Dave, unarmed, was watching the enemy set up mortars in the street in front of his villa when he was critically wounded. Dave was a well respected young officer and personal friend who died in the defense of our country. Our motto rang true - Alone, Unarmed and Unafraid. Dave was a true hero, well remembered by his fellow squadrom members and family. Larry Choplin, 178 Country Club Rd, Shalimar, FL 32579-1634.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINIAN AIRMAN IS HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY:
US Air Force 1Lt David C Brown, killed in Vietnam last March, Saturday was awarded posthumously the Silver Star Medal, The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart Medal. The medals were presented to the Airman's parents, Dr and Mrs Alan Brown of Waynesville, during special ceremonies in Waynesville. Making the presentation was Capt Franklin Class of Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia. Brown received the Silver Star, one of the Nation's highest awards for bravery, for a reconnaissance flight in an unarmed plane deep over North Vietnamese territory. The Lieutenant spotted a concentration of enemy weapons and an infiltration route, His report led to the destruction of a heavily defended area.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Alan Reed Brown and Mrs Rita Margaret Chappell Brown, 205 Jackson Drive, Waynesville, NC.
He served with the 12th Tactical Recon Squadron, 460th Tactical Recon Wing, 7th Air Force.
He was awarded The Silver Star Medal for Bravery, The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
US Air Force First Lieutenant David Chappell Brown was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force Reserve, 1LT Brown served our country until January 31st, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 24 years old and was not married. It was reported that David died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. 1Lt Brown was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 3, 1943. 1LT Brown is on panel 35E, line 088 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
Great Officer, Great Friend and Great Golfing Partner. Shared good memories at OTS, Nav School and good competetion on the golf course. George Rohowsky.
Brown entered the University of UNC-CH from Waynesville Township High School in 1962 and majored in business administration at Carolina. He entered the U.S. Air Force in November 1965, graduated from Officers Candidate School and was awarded navigator's wings. He went to Vietnam in June 1965 and was killed in action on Jan. 31, 1966.
Co-worker and friend: Dave was a fellow North Carolinian who was called upon to represent our home state in the Vietnam Conflict. Dave atttended Navigator and Reconnaisance Upgrade Training at Mather AFB in 1966. In January 1967, Dave completed Survival Training at Fairchild AFB, and continued to Mountain Home AFB for aircrew training in the RF-4C. In June 1967, Dave completed Jungle Survival Training at Clark AB, PI, then continued to Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam. Dave flew as an RF-4 Navigator assigned to the 12th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron. During the Tet Offensive, Dave, unarmed, was watching the enemy set up mortars in the street in front of his villa when he was critically wounded. Dave was a well respected young officer and personal friend who died in the defense of our country. Our motto rang true - Alone, Unarmed and Unafraid. Dave was a true hero, well remembered by his fellow squadrom members and family. Larry Choplin, 178 Country Club Rd, Shalimar, FL 32579-1634.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINIAN AIRMAN IS HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY:
US Air Force 1Lt David C Brown, killed in Vietnam last March, Saturday was awarded posthumously the Silver Star Medal, The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart Medal. The medals were presented to the Airman's parents, Dr and Mrs Alan Brown of Waynesville, during special ceremonies in Waynesville. Making the presentation was Capt Franklin Class of Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia. Brown received the Silver Star, one of the Nation's highest awards for bravery, for a reconnaissance flight in an unarmed plane deep over North Vietnamese territory. The Lieutenant spotted a concentration of enemy weapons and an infiltration route, His report led to the destruction of a heavily defended area.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Alan Reed Brown and Mrs Rita Margaret Chappell Brown, 205 Jackson Drive, Waynesville, NC.
He served with the 12th Tactical Recon Squadron, 460th Tactical Recon Wing, 7th Air Force.
He was awarded The Silver Star Medal for Bravery, The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
