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USS BREWTON (FF-1086) is named for John C. Brewton, who was born in Mobile, Alabama 5 SEP 1943. After enlisting in the US Naval Reserve during 1966, he received his commission as an Ensign from Officer Candidate School in April 1967. Following arduous training in late 1969, LT(jg) Brewton was serving as Platoon Officer of a SEAL team in combat against Communist forces in South Vietnam. In November 1969, Brewton led his platoon in fierce action against a numerically superior force. Though suffering painful arm and back wounds, he continued to direct his forces and refused medical treatment for himself until all his men were attended to. After the action, LT(jg) Brewton was evacuated to a Saigon field hospital for treatment. Despite a courageous fight for life, he succumbed to his wounds on 11 JAN 1970. As a result of his actions, LT(jg) Brewton was promoted to LT and awarded the Silver Star for "valiant leadership and courageous fighting spirit in the face of grave enemy opposition and serious personal injuries."
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