RICHARD I BRENNER - CPL
- HOMETOWN:
- teaneck
- COUNTY:
- Bergen
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- July 01, 1947
- DATE OF CASUALTY:
- April 13, 1969
- BRANCH OF SERVICE:
- Army
- RANK:
- CPL
- STATUS:
- KIA
- COUNTRY:
- South Vietnam
Biography
Richard I. Brenner was born on July 1, 1947, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brenner. His home of record is Teaneck, NJ. He had one brother, Irving, and a sister, Sandra. Originally from Bensonhurst, NY, the family moved to Teaneck in the mid-1960s. He was a shot put star in high school. Richard graduated from Teaneck High School in 1965 and continued his education at Northland College in Wisconsin until he went into the service.
Brenner served in the US Army and attained the rank of Corporal (CPL).
Brenner was killed in action on April 13, 1969.
Sources: Kathy Polyard (friend), newspaper clippings, Teaneck High School and NJVVMF.
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