2nd LT Dennis John Breda - Vietnam War - March 19, 1967
Information obtained from Honor States
SERVICE OVERVIEW
| Name | Dennis John Breda |
| From | Ventura County, California |
| Born | October 11, 1942 |
| Death | March 19, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Field Artillery Missile Operations and Intelligence Assistant |
| Branch | US Army |
| Group | 4th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, A Company |
| Cause | Hostile, Killed in Action |
| Location | South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province |
| Awarded |
★ Purple Heart
|
ORIGINS
Dennis John Breda was born on October 11, 1942. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Ventura County included within the archival record. We have Oxnard listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Served during the Vietnam War. Breda had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Field Artillery Missile Operations and Intelligence Assistant. Service number assignment was 5329611. Attached to 4th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, A Company.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Second Lieutenant Breda experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 19, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province.
DETAILS
Dennis John Breda was born in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.
REMEMBERED
Dennis John Breda is buried or memorialized at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, Ventura County, California. 
Dennis is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 16e, Line 110.
Dennis is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 16e, Line 110.COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
