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THOMAS REED BRAILSFORD

First Lieutenant Marine Corps

Houston, Texas.

Born May 28, 1894, at Crockett, Texas. Received early schooling in the Crockett public schools; graduating from the High School in 1912. Graduated from A. and M. with the Class of 1917. Commissioned Second Lieutenant Marine Corps in June, 1917, and assigned to the Marine Barracks, Port Royal, South Caroline; and later to the Marine Corps Officers Training School at Quantico, Virginia. Sailed for France in February, 1918. Promoted to First Lieutenant in April, 1918, and assigned to the 96th Company, 6th Regiment, Marine Corps. Killed in action at Belleau Woods in June, 1918. Father: George Brailsford, Latexo, Texas.

VORIES P. BROWN JR.

First Lieutenant Infantry

San Antonio, Texas.

Born August 2, 1886, at Austin, Texas. Received his early schooling in the San Antonio public schools and the San Antonio Academy. Attended A. and M. from September, 1904, to June, 1906. Was commissioned First Lieutenant Infantry at the completion of the First Officers Training Camp at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and assigned to the 6th Infantry at Chickamauga Park, Ga. Sailed for France April 9, 1918. In action from August 17 to 23 and participated in the capture of the town of Frapelle. Killed by a direct artillery hit September 14, 1918, near Thiacourt, while leading his men over the top in the St. Mihiel Drive. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Vories P. Brown Sr., San Antonio, Texas.