SSGT John Larue Brim, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Princess Anne Virginia, County of Virginia Beach. SSGT John L Brim was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the United States Air Force, SSGT Brim served our country until March, 29th 1967 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 25 years old and was married. It was reported that He was killed by small arms fire. He was born in Princess Anne, Virginia, on April 19,1942. His body was recovered. SSGT Brim is on Panel 17E, Line 66 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 6 years.

Unit Citation, Silver Star Citation: The President of the United States takes Pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to John Larue Brim (13662249), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force during an air mission in the Republic of Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Brim distinguished himself by intrepid actions on while serving with 4th Air Commando Squadron, 14th Air Commando Wing, 7th Air Force. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 7th Air Force, and the United States Air Force.

In early 1967 night attacks on isolated hamlets and outposts were a continuing problem. The AC-47 gunships were very effective in providing cover - they could stay on station a long time and had immense firepower - but their very effectiveness made them a high-priority target for the NVA and Viet Cong forces.

On the night of 28/29 March 1967, a "Puff" gunship (AC-47D tail number 44-76534) of the 4th Air Commando Squadron detachment at Danang was dispatched to help defend an outpost near Hoi An, about 10 miles south of Danang. The aircraft's crew consisted of Capt William H Hosea, Capt Herbert C Rice, Capt John B Cabana, SSgt John L Brim, SSgt James L Fields, TSgt Guy J Brungard, A1C Robert E Ruonavaara. The aircraft arrived over target and established its orbit, but was hit by intense automatic weapons fire and crashed a few miles from Hoi An. All seven crewmen died in the crash.

He is the Husband of Mrs Heide M Brim, 2080 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, Virgina 23320. He is the Father of John E and Michael D Brim. Son of Mrs Eva R Spencer, 901 Old Homestead Lane, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462.

Brim, John Larue (Spooky 10), SSgt