Bray, Arnold Rex
- Date of birth:
- June 2nd, 1948 (Paris Texas, United States)
- Date of death:
- April 27th, 1969 (Vietnam)
- Buried on:
- American War Grave Okmulgee Cemetery
- Service number:
- 54 445 328
- Nationality:
- American (1776 - present, Republic)
Biography
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Good Conduct Medal - Army
- Period:
- Vietnam War (1955-1975)
- Rank:
- Specialist (Sp 4)
- Unit:
- Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- June 12th, 1968
- Period:
- Vietnam War (1955-1975)
- Rank:
- Specialist (Sp 4)
- Unit:
- Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- April 11th, 1969
"For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Republic of Vietnam."
- Period:
- Vietnam War (1955-1975)
- Rank:
- Specialist (Sp 4)
- Unit:
- Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- May 2nd, 1969
Citation:
"For meritorious service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam."
"For meritorious service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam."
- Period:
- Vietnam War (1955-1975)
- Rank:
- Specialist (Sp 4)
- Unit:
- Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- May 4th, 1969
Citation:
"For gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Four Bray distinguished himself by exeptionally volorous action on 27 April 1969, while serving as a rifleman with Company D, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), Fifth Cavalry, during a reconnaissance in force mission in Binh Doung Province, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force and was pinned down by the intense hostile fire, Specialist Bray, although wounded, exposed himself to the hostile fire as he placed accurate suppressive fire on the enemy position. With complete disregard of his own safety, he then assisted in evacuating the more seriously wounded soldiers to a more secured position. When the Platoon Leader was seriously injured, Specialist Bray assumed command of the platoon and directed the base of fire of his men. Although weak of his wounds, Specialist Bray refused medical treatment until a releaf force arrived. Later he succumbed to his wounds. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army."
"For gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Four Bray distinguished himself by exeptionally volorous action on 27 April 1969, while serving as a rifleman with Company D, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), Fifth Cavalry, during a reconnaissance in force mission in Binh Doung Province, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force and was pinned down by the intense hostile fire, Specialist Bray, although wounded, exposed himself to the hostile fire as he placed accurate suppressive fire on the enemy position. With complete disregard of his own safety, he then assisted in evacuating the more seriously wounded soldiers to a more secured position. When the Platoon Leader was seriously injured, Specialist Bray assumed command of the platoon and directed the base of fire of his men. Although weak of his wounds, Specialist Bray refused medical treatment until a releaf force arrived. Later he succumbed to his wounds. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army."
- Period:
- Vietnam War (1955-1975)
- Rank:
- Specialist (Sp 4)
- Unit:
- Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army
- Period:
- Vietnam War (1955-1975)
- Period:
- Vietnam War (1955-1975)
Republic of Vietnam Vietnam Campaign Medal
Sources
- Photo 1: Steve Keohane
- - Arnold Rex Bray (1948-1969) - Find a Grave-gedenkplek
- Casualty Report and decorations
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