John Francis Burns

The database page for John Francis Burns

26 May 2001 A proud United States Marine, assigned to the First Amphibian Tractor Battalion, 19 years young, in country less than 6 months, he died a hero, defending the freedom of the people of South Vietnam, while fearlessly pursuing their opressors. John deserves to be remembered for his sacrifices, courage, determination and dedication. SEMPER FI, JOHN. From a comrade-in-arms, Joseph C. Mater, Jr. 3411-b 82nd Street #103, Lubbock, Texas 79423-1715 jmater2013@hotmail.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall The Naval Hospital Great Lakes archives advise that Corporal Donald Brown was injured by a mine on 20 Oct 1966, was evacuated, and died from his injuries on 11 November 1966. The 1st AMTRAC Battalion Command Chronology for October 1966 contains the following entries: From "Significant Events": "20 October LVT (H-04) Armored Amphibian Platoon detonated a mine vic (BT066660). Vehicle destroyed. 3 KIA and 3 WIA (Med-Evac)." From the S2/S3 Journal for 20 October: 201030H - Spot report from Cmdr H-6 Plt LVT H-04 hit mine, 3 WIA evac, 3 KIA, 1 body in burning vehicle 201315H - Still unable to recover body from burning LVT H-04 201510H - Body recovered from LVT H-04 From 1st AMTRAC message Situation Report #454 as of 2200 20 Oct 1966: "AT 201030H 1 LVT VIC (BT066660) DETONATED A PRESSURE TYPE MINE CONTAINING EST 50 LBS TNT. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO LVT. LVT STILL BURNING AT 1300. 3 KIA, 3 WIA, MEDEVAC. SPOT REPORT TO DIVISION BY RADIO." The four men who died as a result of the incident were Cpl Donald L. Brown, Lincoln, ME (DoW 11/11/1966) Cpl Robert D. Sisk, Miami, FL LCpl John F. Burns, Youngstown, OH Pfc James D. Daniels, Savannah, GA

The point-of-contact for this memorial is a comrade-in-arms, Joseph C. Mater, Jr. 3411-b 82nd Street #103, Lubbock, Texas 79423-1715 jmater2013@hotmail.com 26 May 2001

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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