Frank Brackett
Corporal, U.S. Army
Frank Brackett was born on 29 May 1946.
On 6 December 1967, Private First Class Frank Brackett was serving as an infantryman in B Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division in Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam.
On that day, PFC Brackett was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered. He received a posthumous promotion to Corporal.
Badge and Medals
Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Honors
The name Frank Brackett is located on Panel 31E Line 43 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
Burial
Corporal Frank Brackett is buried at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.
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