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Brian Painter (Doc), HSCS
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Painter, Michael Harris, EN1.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Moscow
Casualty Date Aug 09, 1969
Cause Non Hostile- Died Other Causes
Reason Other Accident
Location Vietnam, South (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Moscow Cemetery - Moscow, Idaho
Awarded for distinguished actions in combat (valor)
Year Awarded 1969
Last Updated: Aug 27, 2009
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Details Behind Award
My Dad received this award on August 9th 1969 from combat action aboard the CGC Point Arden. The Arden was involved in a fire support action in the middle of the night and received orders to cease fire. Several hours later they were tasked to resume fire, the mortar became double loaded at some point and when the weapon was fired it exploded killing Dad instantly and LTJG Michael Kirkpatrick received fatal injuries and died the next day. -HSCS Brian Painter