In Memory of ...... SSGT. Andrew Thomas Brassfield.
*** Staff Sergeant Brassfield was a member of the 5th Special Forces Group. On April 6, 1970, he was a member of Reconnaissance Team Missouri gathering intelligence about 5 miles inside Laos east of Muong Nong in Savannakhet Province. The team stopped for a rest and came under fire mortally wounding Staff Sergeant Brassfield. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
ANDREW THOMAS BRASSFIELD - Army-SSGT-E6 - Special Forces
*** The Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command needs mitochondrial DNA samples from family members of the following servicemen.
(*denotes cases JPAC is specifically seeking samples for at this time):
Vietnam War – U.S. Army
• *Andrew Thomas Brassfield of Sylvania, born Feb. 4, 1937. Killed in action in Laos, April 6, 1970.
Age: 33
Race: Negro
Date of Birth Feb 4, 1937 - Born St. Louis, Missouri.
From: SYLVANIA, OH
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Single - Children, Son, Ronald/Ronuald Brassfied, 13 when he went MIA, Daughters, Angela M. and Annette, Born Dec. 6, 1959 in Cumberland, NC, 12 and 10 yrs of age from Georgia. Parents: Father, Flynn A. Brassfield, Born April 14, 1894 in Missouri and Died July 30, 1972 in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 78 yrs and Mother, Mae M. Brassfield, Born 1901 and Died June 10, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 73 yrs, both of Sylvania, OHIO.
**** Happy birthday Papa! Thinking of you on your special day. We miss you so much, you will never be forgotten. Love you so much. Your baby girl, Annette and family
Annette on 4 Feb 2020
***** Father..., I think of you everyday and pray for your soul and sprit, everyday as well. I feel your presence with me, I will always Love You and cherish your memories, I could not ask for a better father, I am truly blessed to have had you as my father, you are desperately missed, just rest in peace and know you remain in my heart and will never be forgotten. I am so proud of you!!! I love you and I miss you. Your (baby) daughter,Annette
Annette Brassfield-Roberts
Jan. 18, 2017
***** Michael Brassfield - I'm one of his sons.
Seven Valleys, PA., 17360, United States
He lives, in me... Thank you, to all who have come to honor, my father and all veterans. I myself, would like to honor, all soldiers serving today, as well, as all soldiers who served, in the past and my fathers.
Thank you, again.
***** To my dear grandfather,I wish I would have the opportunity to meet you. My mom, your daughter, Annette, thinks of you and speaks of you everyday. You will always be remembered as a loving, brave, and honorable man. One day we shall meet in a place of peace and happiness. I love you granddad!Love,your granddaughter
Stephanie Bentley
Added: Aug. 3, 2014
***** I feel Privileged to have such brave blood running through my veins. It would've been an honor to have met you.
Brooklynn Brassfield (Granddaughter)
Added: Jun. 4, 2014
***** My name is Russell Pierre Brassfield, son of Ronald Brassfield, grandson to Sgt. Andrew Thomas Brassfield. I had just found this memorial and I am amazed to find that he had accomplished so much in the military before his last breath. Myself, my wife Jana and our kids Logan and Lincoln, will always appreciate his sacrifice and others for their service to our country and our freedom.
Thank you, Sgt. Andrew Thomas Brassfield
Russ Pierre Brassfield
His tour began on Apr 6, 1970
Casualty was on Apr 6, 1970
In LZ, LAOS
Hostile, died while missing, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
MILITARY DATA
Service: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E6
Rank: Staff Sergeant
ID No: 288320581
MOS: 11B4S: Infantryman (Special Forces Qual)
Length Service: **
Unit: RT MISSOURI, CCN, MACV-SOG, 5TH SF GROUP, USARV
CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: 11/11/1969
Incident Date: 04/06/1970
Casualty Date: 04/06/1970
Age at Loss: 33
Location: Laos
Remains: Body not recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died while missing
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Gun or small arms fire
Body was not recovered
Panel 12W - Line 100
Other Personnel in Incident: (none missing)
On 6 April 1970, SSgt. Andrew T. Brassfield was assigned as a rifleman to Reconnaissance Team Missouri to conduct an intelligence gathering mission against communist activity in the rugged jungle-covered mountains southwest of the Lao/Vietnamese border and 3 miles northwest of Tavauac, Savannakhet Province, Laos.
When the team stopped for a rest, it came under heavy and accurate ground fire from an enemy force of unknown size. In the ensuing firefight, the team immediately dispersed.
Shortly afterward, SSgt. Brassfield was fatally wounded while attempting to gain better cover.
The other team members were also all wounded in the ambush. They were unable to recover Andrew Brassfield's body and carry him out with them when they broke contact with the enemy. The rest of the team was able to evade capture and was later extracted.
No search and recovery operation was possible due to the intense enemy presence in the area.
Andrew Brassfield was immediately listed Killed in Action/Body Not Recovered.
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.
*** Staff Sergeant Brassfield was a member of the 5th Special Forces Group. On April 6, 1970, he was a member of Reconnaissance Team Missouri gathering intelligence about 5 miles inside Laos east of Muong Nong in Savannakhet Province. The team stopped for a rest and came under fire mortally wounding Staff Sergeant Brassfield. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
ANDREW THOMAS BRASSFIELD - Army-SSGT-E6 - Special Forces
*** The Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command needs mitochondrial DNA samples from family members of the following servicemen.
(*denotes cases JPAC is specifically seeking samples for at this time):
Vietnam War – U.S. Army
• *Andrew Thomas Brassfield of Sylvania, born Feb. 4, 1937. Killed in action in Laos, April 6, 1970.
Age: 33
Race: Negro
Date of Birth Feb 4, 1937 - Born St. Louis, Missouri.
From: SYLVANIA, OH
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Single - Children, Son, Ronald/Ronuald Brassfied, 13 when he went MIA, Daughters, Angela M. and Annette, Born Dec. 6, 1959 in Cumberland, NC, 12 and 10 yrs of age from Georgia. Parents: Father, Flynn A. Brassfield, Born April 14, 1894 in Missouri and Died July 30, 1972 in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 78 yrs and Mother, Mae M. Brassfield, Born 1901 and Died June 10, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 73 yrs, both of Sylvania, OHIO.
**** Happy birthday Papa! Thinking of you on your special day. We miss you so much, you will never be forgotten. Love you so much. Your baby girl, Annette and family
Annette on 4 Feb 2020
***** Father..., I think of you everyday and pray for your soul and sprit, everyday as well. I feel your presence with me, I will always Love You and cherish your memories, I could not ask for a better father, I am truly blessed to have had you as my father, you are desperately missed, just rest in peace and know you remain in my heart and will never be forgotten. I am so proud of you!!! I love you and I miss you. Your (baby) daughter,Annette
Annette Brassfield-Roberts
Jan. 18, 2017
***** Michael Brassfield - I'm one of his sons.
Seven Valleys, PA., 17360, United States
He lives, in me... Thank you, to all who have come to honor, my father and all veterans. I myself, would like to honor, all soldiers serving today, as well, as all soldiers who served, in the past and my fathers.
Thank you, again.
***** To my dear grandfather,I wish I would have the opportunity to meet you. My mom, your daughter, Annette, thinks of you and speaks of you everyday. You will always be remembered as a loving, brave, and honorable man. One day we shall meet in a place of peace and happiness. I love you granddad!Love,your granddaughter
Stephanie Bentley
Added: Aug. 3, 2014
***** I feel Privileged to have such brave blood running through my veins. It would've been an honor to have met you.
Brooklynn Brassfield (Granddaughter)
Added: Jun. 4, 2014
***** My name is Russell Pierre Brassfield, son of Ronald Brassfield, grandson to Sgt. Andrew Thomas Brassfield. I had just found this memorial and I am amazed to find that he had accomplished so much in the military before his last breath. Myself, my wife Jana and our kids Logan and Lincoln, will always appreciate his sacrifice and others for their service to our country and our freedom.
Thank you, Sgt. Andrew Thomas Brassfield
Russ Pierre Brassfield
His tour began on Apr 6, 1970
Casualty was on Apr 6, 1970
In LZ, LAOS
Hostile, died while missing, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
MILITARY DATA
Service: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E6
Rank: Staff Sergeant
ID No: 288320581
MOS: 11B4S: Infantryman (Special Forces Qual)
Length Service: **
Unit: RT MISSOURI, CCN, MACV-SOG, 5TH SF GROUP, USARV
CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: 11/11/1969
Incident Date: 04/06/1970
Casualty Date: 04/06/1970
Age at Loss: 33
Location: Laos
Remains: Body not recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died while missing
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Gun or small arms fire
Body was not recovered
Panel 12W - Line 100
Other Personnel in Incident: (none missing)
On 6 April 1970, SSgt. Andrew T. Brassfield was assigned as a rifleman to Reconnaissance Team Missouri to conduct an intelligence gathering mission against communist activity in the rugged jungle-covered mountains southwest of the Lao/Vietnamese border and 3 miles northwest of Tavauac, Savannakhet Province, Laos.
When the team stopped for a rest, it came under heavy and accurate ground fire from an enemy force of unknown size. In the ensuing firefight, the team immediately dispersed.
Shortly afterward, SSgt. Brassfield was fatally wounded while attempting to gain better cover.
The other team members were also all wounded in the ambush. They were unable to recover Andrew Brassfield's body and carry him out with them when they broke contact with the enemy. The rest of the team was able to evade capture and was later extracted.
No search and recovery operation was possible due to the intense enemy presence in the area.
Andrew Brassfield was immediately listed Killed in Action/Body Not Recovered.
***********************************
.
In Memory of ...... SSGT. Andrew Thomas Brassfield.
*** Staff Sergeant Brassfield was a member of the 5th Special Forces Group. On April 6, 1970, he was a member of Reconnaissance Team Missouri gathering intelligence about 5 miles inside Laos east of Muong Nong in Savannakhet Province. The team stopped for a rest and came under fire mortally wounding Staff Sergeant Brassfield. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
ANDREW THOMAS BRASSFIELD - Army-SSGT-E6 - Special Forces
*** The Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command needs mitochondrial DNA samples from family members of the following servicemen.
(*denotes cases JPAC is specifically seeking samples for at this time):
Vietnam War – U.S. Army
• *Andrew Thomas Brassfield of Sylvania, born Feb. 4, 1937. Killed in action in Laos, April 6, 1970.
Age: 33
Race: Negro
Date of Birth Feb 4, 1937 - Born St. Louis, Missouri.
From: SYLVANIA, OH
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Single - Children, Son, Ronald/Ronuald Brassfied, 13 when he went MIA, Daughters, Angela M. and Annette, Born Dec. 6, 1959 in Cumberland, NC, 12 and 10 yrs of age from Georgia. Parents: Father, Flynn A. Brassfield, Born April 14, 1894 in Missouri and Died July 30, 1972 in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 78 yrs and Mother, Mae M. Brassfield, Born 1901 and Died June 10, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 73 yrs, both of Sylvania, OHIO.
**** Happy birthday Papa! Thinking of you on your special day. We miss you so much, you will never be forgotten. Love you so much. Your baby girl, Annette and family
Annette on 4 Feb 2020
***** Father..., I think of you everyday and pray for your soul and sprit, everyday as well. I feel your presence with me, I will always Love You and cherish your memories, I could not ask for a better father, I am truly blessed to have had you as my father, you are desperately missed, just rest in peace and know you remain in my heart and will never be forgotten. I am so proud of you!!! I love you and I miss you. Your (baby) daughter,Annette
Annette Brassfield-Roberts
Jan. 18, 2017
***** Michael Brassfield - I'm one of his sons.
Seven Valleys, PA., 17360, United States
He lives, in me... Thank you, to all who have come to honor, my father and all veterans. I myself, would like to honor, all soldiers serving today, as well, as all soldiers who served, in the past and my fathers.
Thank you, again.
***** To my dear grandfather,I wish I would have the opportunity to meet you. My mom, your daughter, Annette, thinks of you and speaks of you everyday. You will always be remembered as a loving, brave, and honorable man. One day we shall meet in a place of peace and happiness. I love you granddad!Love,your granddaughter
Stephanie Bentley
Added: Aug. 3, 2014
***** I feel Privileged to have such brave blood running through my veins. It would've been an honor to have met you.
Brooklynn Brassfield (Granddaughter)
Added: Jun. 4, 2014
***** My name is Russell Pierre Brassfield, son of Ronald Brassfield, grandson to Sgt. Andrew Thomas Brassfield. I had just found this memorial and I am amazed to find that he had accomplished so much in the military before his last breath. Myself, my wife Jana and our kids Logan and Lincoln, will always appreciate his sacrifice and others for their service to our country and our freedom.
Thank you, Sgt. Andrew Thomas Brassfield
Russ Pierre Brassfield
His tour began on Apr 6, 1970
Casualty was on Apr 6, 1970
In LZ, LAOS
Hostile, died while missing, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
MILITARY DATA
Service: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E6
Rank: Staff Sergeant
ID No: 288320581
MOS: 11B4S: Infantryman (Special Forces Qual)
Length Service: **
Unit: RT MISSOURI, CCN, MACV-SOG, 5TH SF GROUP, USARV
CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: 11/11/1969
Incident Date: 04/06/1970
Casualty Date: 04/06/1970
Age at Loss: 33
Location: Laos
Remains: Body not recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died while missing
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Gun or small arms fire
Body was not recovered
Panel 12W - Line 100
Other Personnel in Incident: (none missing)
On 6 April 1970, SSgt. Andrew T. Brassfield was assigned as a rifleman to Reconnaissance Team Missouri to conduct an intelligence gathering mission against communist activity in the rugged jungle-covered mountains southwest of the Lao/Vietnamese border and 3 miles northwest of Tavauac, Savannakhet Province, Laos.
When the team stopped for a rest, it came under heavy and accurate ground fire from an enemy force of unknown size. In the ensuing firefight, the team immediately dispersed.
Shortly afterward, SSgt. Brassfield was fatally wounded while attempting to gain better cover.
The other team members were also all wounded in the ambush. They were unable to recover Andrew Brassfield's body and carry him out with them when they broke contact with the enemy. The rest of the team was able to evade capture and was later extracted.
No search and recovery operation was possible due to the intense enemy presence in the area.
Andrew Brassfield was immediately listed Killed in Action/Body Not Recovered.
***********************************
.
*** Staff Sergeant Brassfield was a member of the 5th Special Forces Group. On April 6, 1970, he was a member of Reconnaissance Team Missouri gathering intelligence about 5 miles inside Laos east of Muong Nong in Savannakhet Province. The team stopped for a rest and came under fire mortally wounding Staff Sergeant Brassfield. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
ANDREW THOMAS BRASSFIELD - Army-SSGT-E6 - Special Forces
*** The Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command needs mitochondrial DNA samples from family members of the following servicemen.
(*denotes cases JPAC is specifically seeking samples for at this time):
Vietnam War – U.S. Army
• *Andrew Thomas Brassfield of Sylvania, born Feb. 4, 1937. Killed in action in Laos, April 6, 1970.
Age: 33
Race: Negro
Date of Birth Feb 4, 1937 - Born St. Louis, Missouri.
From: SYLVANIA, OH
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Single - Children, Son, Ronald/Ronuald Brassfied, 13 when he went MIA, Daughters, Angela M. and Annette, Born Dec. 6, 1959 in Cumberland, NC, 12 and 10 yrs of age from Georgia. Parents: Father, Flynn A. Brassfield, Born April 14, 1894 in Missouri and Died July 30, 1972 in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 78 yrs and Mother, Mae M. Brassfield, Born 1901 and Died June 10, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 73 yrs, both of Sylvania, OHIO.
**** Happy birthday Papa! Thinking of you on your special day. We miss you so much, you will never be forgotten. Love you so much. Your baby girl, Annette and family
Annette on 4 Feb 2020
***** Father..., I think of you everyday and pray for your soul and sprit, everyday as well. I feel your presence with me, I will always Love You and cherish your memories, I could not ask for a better father, I am truly blessed to have had you as my father, you are desperately missed, just rest in peace and know you remain in my heart and will never be forgotten. I am so proud of you!!! I love you and I miss you. Your (baby) daughter,Annette
Annette Brassfield-Roberts
Jan. 18, 2017
***** Michael Brassfield - I'm one of his sons.
Seven Valleys, PA., 17360, United States
He lives, in me... Thank you, to all who have come to honor, my father and all veterans. I myself, would like to honor, all soldiers serving today, as well, as all soldiers who served, in the past and my fathers.
Thank you, again.
***** To my dear grandfather,I wish I would have the opportunity to meet you. My mom, your daughter, Annette, thinks of you and speaks of you everyday. You will always be remembered as a loving, brave, and honorable man. One day we shall meet in a place of peace and happiness. I love you granddad!Love,your granddaughter
Stephanie Bentley
Added: Aug. 3, 2014
***** I feel Privileged to have such brave blood running through my veins. It would've been an honor to have met you.
Brooklynn Brassfield (Granddaughter)
Added: Jun. 4, 2014
***** My name is Russell Pierre Brassfield, son of Ronald Brassfield, grandson to Sgt. Andrew Thomas Brassfield. I had just found this memorial and I am amazed to find that he had accomplished so much in the military before his last breath. Myself, my wife Jana and our kids Logan and Lincoln, will always appreciate his sacrifice and others for their service to our country and our freedom.
Thank you, Sgt. Andrew Thomas Brassfield
Russ Pierre Brassfield
His tour began on Apr 6, 1970
Casualty was on Apr 6, 1970
In LZ, LAOS
Hostile, died while missing, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
MILITARY DATA
Service: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E6
Rank: Staff Sergeant
ID No: 288320581
MOS: 11B4S: Infantryman (Special Forces Qual)
Length Service: **
Unit: RT MISSOURI, CCN, MACV-SOG, 5TH SF GROUP, USARV
CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: 11/11/1969
Incident Date: 04/06/1970
Casualty Date: 04/06/1970
Age at Loss: 33
Location: Laos
Remains: Body not recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died while missing
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Gun or small arms fire
Body was not recovered
Panel 12W - Line 100
Other Personnel in Incident: (none missing)
On 6 April 1970, SSgt. Andrew T. Brassfield was assigned as a rifleman to Reconnaissance Team Missouri to conduct an intelligence gathering mission against communist activity in the rugged jungle-covered mountains southwest of the Lao/Vietnamese border and 3 miles northwest of Tavauac, Savannakhet Province, Laos.
When the team stopped for a rest, it came under heavy and accurate ground fire from an enemy force of unknown size. In the ensuing firefight, the team immediately dispersed.
Shortly afterward, SSgt. Brassfield was fatally wounded while attempting to gain better cover.
The other team members were also all wounded in the ambush. They were unable to recover Andrew Brassfield's body and carry him out with them when they broke contact with the enemy. The rest of the team was able to evade capture and was later extracted.
No search and recovery operation was possible due to the intense enemy presence in the area.
Andrew Brassfield was immediately listed Killed in Action/Body Not Recovered.
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