manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. ''He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother”. Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!
Jul 27, 2008
Richard Carlander
Rcarland@aol.com
Served in same Unit
1128 Saddleback Circle
Camarillo, CA 93012 USA
I knew Chuck Milbrandt when we were stationed together in Long Binh. A few months after we met in September 1966, Chuck volunteered to leave the unit, and he was then assigned to the 25th Infantry Division. Not long after that, I saw his name listed as KIA in the Stars & Stripes. Not satisfied to stay where he was, Chuck wanted to serve where he would be directly involved in the fighting. When I think of Chuck now, I'm reminded of Alan Seeger's poem about World War I, "I Have A Rendezvous With Death." I also am reminded of the song Chuck always loved, "You Can't Hurry Love" by the Supremes. Chuck is a true hero.
Sunday, May 19, 2002
1 Nov 2002
"To live in the hearts we leave behind,
is never to have died."
(Thomas Campbell, circa 1888)
The Army Reserve Center in Aberdeen, South Dakota, is named after him.
A memorial initiated by his sister.
25 Apr 2003
I would like to say I am sorry for the lost. I hope you have moved on to great things but never forget your loved ones.
From his Great-great-granddaughter.
31 Jul 2007
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God Bless.
From a crew member, C-14,
George "Mike" Dudley
Colonel (Ret.)
doug snyder
C2555D@aol.com
FELLOW SOLDIER 25TH INF.
2555 MIDDLE WAY
EASTON, PA 18040 USA
NOT FORGOTTEN HERO
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, HERO. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. DOUG, CO.A, 222ND INF., 25TN INF. DIV. 1968
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
An American hero
Taken from the memorial website:
http://www.sdvietnamwarmemorial.com/milbrandtcharles.htm
Charles John Milbrandt was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on July 27, 1947, to Lloyd R. and Doris (Becker) Milbrandt. He had a brother, Byron and three sisters, Joan, Jean, and Carol. Charles grew up in Aberdeen, and attended elementary and high school there. Charles was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Specialist 4th Class Charles Milbrandt enlisted in the Army on April 19, 1966. He completed basic training and automotive mechanics at Ford Leonard Wood, Missouri. Sp 4 Milbrandt had been stationed in Germany, when he volunteered to go to Vietnam. He received his general education development (GED) certificate during his tour of duty in Germany. Milbrandt arrived in Vietnam on August 10, 1966, and was assigned to C Troop, 3rd Squad, 4th Calvary Regiment, 25th Infantry Division as an armoned personnel carrier driver, and crew-served weapons specialist.
Army Sp 4 Charles John Milbrandt was killed in action on May 13, 1967, when his platoon came under attack by enemy artillery and mortar fire. At the time of his death, Sp 4 Milbrandt was manning a machine gun on the defensive perimeter, and was mortally wounded by enemy mortar fire. His commander stated the Specialist 4 Milbrandt stayed with his weapon through the imminent danger, trying to observe and slow the expected ground attack. For this gallant action Sp 4 Milbrandt was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star for heroism. Sp 4 Charles John Milbrandt was also awarded the Bronze Star with “V” Device for valor, the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Gallantry Cross with Palm (Vietnamese), the Defense Service Medal, the Expert Rifle Badge, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Sp. 4 Charles John Milbrandt was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The Charles John Milbrandt Army Reserve Center in Aberdeen was named for him
Posted by: Arnold M. Huskins
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
The 40th Reunion
My deepest sympathy goes to Charleys parents. As they have seen classmates grow,raise families and enjoy life it has to be very difficult to see what they have missed. Charley was a great friend and I have thought of him many times over the past 40 years
Posted by: Mike Breidenbach
Email: mbreidenbach@fhlbdm.com
Relationship: We were high school classmates
Friday, August 19, 2005
In Memory of Charles Milbrandt
It is my honor and privilege to be the environmental manager for the U.S. Army Reserve Facility that bears his name in Aberdeen, South Dakota
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