Funeral Held for Unclaimed Vietnam Veteran in Fargo

Sergeant Clifford Hurly Brenner to receive military honors at Fargo National Cemetery

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 17 for an unclaimed Vietnam War veteran, Sergeant Clifford Hurly Brenner, at the Fargo National Cemetery in North Dakota. Brenner served as a Green Beret medic in the Army from 1966 to 1969, including a tour in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, and earned numerous commendations for his service.

Why it matters

Unclaimed veterans' funerals are an important way to honor those who served their country but may have been forgotten or fallen through the cracks. Providing a proper military burial for Sergeant Brenner recognizes his sacrifice and service.

The details

The Fargo American Legion Post 2 organized the funeral service, which included military honors conducted by the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard. Brenner served in the Army as a Green Beret medic from 1966 to 1969, including a tour in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, and earned a Combat Medical Badge, National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal.

  • The funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at noon.
  • Brenner served in the Army from 1966 to 1969, including a tour in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968.

The players

Sergeant Clifford Hurly Brenner

A Vietnam War veteran who served as a Green Beret medic in the Army from 1966 to 1969, including a tour in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, and earned numerous commendations for his service.

Fargo American Legion Post 2

The American Legion post that organized the funeral service for Sergeant Brenner.

Fargo Memorial Honor Guard

The group that conducted the military honors at Brenner's funeral service.

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The takeaway

This funeral service is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served in the Vietnam War, and the importance of ensuring all veterans receive the proper recognition and burial they deserve, even if they were once unclaimed or forgotten.