Wesley L Claire Barraud, March 06, 1941 — May 21, 2019

Wesley L Claire Barraud (Poy Sippi, Wisconsin, WI) March 06, 1941 May 21, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Wesley Barraud, age 78 passed away May 21, 2019 at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. He was born March 6, 1941 to Martha E & Wesley L Carter in Topeka, KS. His parents divorced and his mother later married John F. Barraud.

Wesley was later adopted by his stepfather. Wesley joined the Navy and fought in the Viet Nam war. He was the recipient of the Silver Star, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force while serving as Chief Corpsman with Company H, Second Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, during operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces on 18 December 1965, in the Republic of Vietnam.

During Operation HARVEST MOON, Petty Officer Barraud was accompanying the command group on a march in the vicinity of Trung Phan when the company was subjected to a fierce attack by heavily armed Viet Cong forces. Observing that the Company Commander and his radio operator were critically wounded and helpless in the field of fire, Petty Officer Barraud immediately left his protected position and moved across the fire-swept area to aid them. Although wounded in the leg in this heroic effort, he administered first aid to the fallen Marines quickly and competently, calmly disregarding the intense enemy fire which pelted the area.

When joined by another corpsman, he skillfully advised him on treating the wounded and on their priority of evacuation. Although wounded a second time while waiting for the helicopter, he continued to advise and encourage those around him until he was evacuated. By his exceptional valor in the face of extreme peril, superior professional competence and unswerving dedication to duty throughout, Petty Officer Barraud upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

He was also the recipient of the Purple Heart. Wesley retired from the Navy in 1998. He also retired from Winnebago County Mental health Dept.

Wesley will be greatly missed by his wife of 57 yrs. : Saundria Barraud, daughter: Yohonna Barraud, grandchildren: Justin, Marishka, Naosha and Kiesha. Great grandchildren: Bianca, Nixea, Ameer, Kei-Lani & Tayden.

He was preceded in death by his parents and youngest daughter Zaundria Barraud. A graveside service will be held on Thursday May 30, 2019 at 11 A.M. at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Wesley LaClaire Barraud please visit our Sympathy Store.

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death notice Wesley L Claire Barraud March 06, 1941 — May 21, 2019

obituary notice Wesley L Claire Barraud March 06, 1941 — May 21, 2019

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