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Frank T.Brochetti Posthumously Awarded Purple Heart . . .#inRy PATRICIA DA LOIS 10L-T Staff ReporterOrganized by Sgt. Maj. John radio relay site suddenly beganMe Co id concluded, “I just couldn’t believe it. I’m.* 7- 'W . 'Ha , ; ._r»F * ” _ - ,,R. Dale Jr., the ceremony receiving extremely intense “Brochetti fought until he was very proud of my family,In a somber ceremony, Frankfeatured an address delivered mortar, rocket propelled mortally wounded.though, expecially my parents.T. Brochetti, killed in actionby Maj. Frederick McCoid and grenades and small arms fireApril 8, 1972, in Vietnam, wasthe awards presentation by Lt. from three directions.In addition to the victim’sThey have been so brave.Referring to his brother’sposthumously awarded aCol. Robert A. Weaver.parents, a brother and three ^ ^ kMw j(Purple Heart and Silver Star forMcCoid continued telling howsisters, and several of hisgallantry by the IndianaMcCoid, describing the battleBrochetti, exposing himself tofriends attended the service.could happen, but I reallythought he was safe.University of Pennsylvania Brochetti was killed in, said,the fire, ran to the radio relay **i Ve always been against the Jn ac]dttion to the silver starbuilding and engaged the at- war, but I’m not bitter, Frank’s and purpjc heart, Brochetti hadReserve Officer Tra n ng Corns PFC Brochetti distinguished # ’i««w.n.Kvuip5 tacking force with small arms brother, Dave, 23 said, “I’d Just, himself by gallantry in action ’ ’(ROTO on Saturday.also been awarded a NationalThe 20-year-old’s parents, Mr. while serving as Radiofire.like to see it all end.”Defense Medal, Vietnamand Mrs. John Brochetti of Telephone Operator of the ThirdWhile heading for aDave said he had received a Service Medal, VietnamYatesboro said they thought it Regional Assistance Com- prearranged fighting position, letter from his brother at school Campaign Medal and twowas a beautiful ceremony and mand’s Nui Ba Den (Black he was wounded by a grenade, and Just returned to his marksmanship medals; one foraccepted the awards for their Virgin Mountain) Radio Relay but succeeded in reaching the room when his sister called to grenades and one for automaticson.Site, Tay Ninh Province. The position.tell him Frank had been killed, rifles.Committee ListsFord City PicnicPrize WinnersFORD CITY-Ford CityCommunity Picnic Committeetoday announced names ofwinners of prizes awarded bylot Saturday, in periodicdrawings on the grounds ofKennywood Park, Pittsburgh.Fine summer weather duringmuch of the day attracted alarge turnout to the picnicscene.Prizes went to persons fromFord City, Kittanning,Cadogan, Templeton, Van*dergrift, New Kensington,Worthington, Canton, Ohio;Goshen, N.Y., and Hopewell,N.J.The recipients, and theirprizes:William Wyant, Ford City,television set; Peggy Painter,Templeton, boy’s bicycle;Sherry Hill, Kittanning, girl’sbicycle; Wanda Swank, Van-(Lender-Times photo)dergrift, radio; Ralph Lindsay, ’’BEAUTIFUL CEREMONYKittanning, radio; ViolafThvala PaHncron KTonriorMr. and Mrs. John Brochetti Silver Star medals awarded posthumously to son Frank T„accept from Lt. Col. Robert A. Weaver the Pruple Heart and for gallontry which cost him his life in Vientam fighting.
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Kittanning Leader Times
Kittanning, Pennsylvania, US
Mon, Jul 17, 1972
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