Donald H. Brower was born on December 15, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brower. His home of record is Neptune, NJ. He had one sister, Joan. Donald attended Neptune High School.
Joe Ryan, a former teacher from Neptune High School who taught Don Brower and Colin Bach, had this to say:
“I taught both boys US History II back in the mid-60s. Being a US Military History buff, I always included the Military in my lectures and I knew both boys (maybe because of me) became avid fans of the services – particularly the Marines! They were excellent students and good school citizens. They were members of the gym club and also key members of my Junior Historical Society. Both were a pleasure to have in class – particularly during that decade when I had so many “odd balls” in my student body!”
Brower served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC).
Brower was killed in action on March 18, 1967, in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He is buried in Monmouth Memorial Park in Tinton Falls, NJ.
Sources: Joe Ryan (teacher) and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024
