| PersonID | 19660430 |
| Name | Brunner, Gary Edward |
| Branch | USAF |
| Rank | Captain |
| Graduation | 1966 |
| KIA Date | 6/23/1969 |
| Squadron | CS 24 |
| Home Town | Racine |
| Home State | WI |
| High School | Washington Park HS, Racine, WI |
| High School Activities | Scouts, class officer, Mathematics award |
| Post High School | |
| Academy Experiences | Protestant Cadet Religious Council, Cadet Choir, President Cadet Chorale |
| Academic Degree Major | BS - Mathematics - USAFA |
| Active Duty Assignments | Pilot Training
Pilot C-130B |
| KIA Conflict | Vietnam |
| Combat Information | C-130B 773 TAS, 463 TAW, Clark AFB PI |
| Killed In Action Mission | The Hercules flying from Tan Son Nhut was shot down at Katum during a re¬supply mission to the Special Forces camp. The aircraft was flying at 3,000 feet and was hit in the port wing by a quad .50 caliber radar-directed anti-aircraft gun causing a fire and engine failure. The Hercules stalled and spun into the ground killing the crew. |
| Next of Kin | Barbara M. (Wife), Steven G (Son), Mr & Mrs Everett D.M. Brunner, (Parents) |
| Burial Site | USAF Academy, 07/11/1969 |
| MIA Information | MIA 06/23/1969 to 06/25/1969 |
| Aeronautical Speciality Rating | Pilot |
| Notable Decoration Awards | Purple Heart
Air Medal |
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