Remembering 12 men who died in Vietnam 50 years ago this Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a poignant time for all families who lost a loved one in the service of our country, but today is particularly significant for 12 American families. Fifty years ago today, 12 American soldiers and Marines were killed in action in Vietnam. They are:

DANIEL SPENSER BRITTAIN; Marine Corps, Second Lieutenant, 23; Frederick, Maryland; Married

ROSS ANDREW BROWN; Army; Specialist Fifth Class; 26; Dallas, Texas; Married

 

FRANCOIS JOSEPHI BUILAERT; Army; Sergeant; 31; Wolleston, Massachusetts; Married

FREDERICK CURT BULLINGTON; Army; Specialist Fourth Class; 20; Spencer, Virginia; Single

DELNO BILLY COLLINGSWORTH; Army; Specialist Fourth Class; 21; Mitchell, Indiana; Single

 

 THOMAS EDWARD COLLINS; Army; Staff Sergeant; 32; New York, New York; Single

 KEVIN MICHAEL FLAHERTY; Army; Second Lieutenant; 24; Syracuse, New York; Single

 

GARY ANDERSON HADNOTT; Marine Corps; Private First Class; 19; Houston, Texas; Single

DARROL OREN NELSON; Army; Specialist Fifth Class; 32; Calhoun, Alabama; Married

CHARLES EDWARD NICASTRO; Marine Corps; Corporal; 22; Memphis, Tennessee; Married

JOHN ROBERT RIDDLE; Army; Sergeant; 23; Dryden, Virginia; Single

CARL DANIEL VIOLA; Marine Corps; Lance Corporal; 18; West Monroe, Louisiana; Single