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Brown, Paul Armstrong

Date of birth:
1916
Date of death:
October 11th, 1944
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE)
"For gallantry in action while serving with Company B, First Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, at Fort Hills, Philippine Islands, March 25, 1942. When the barracks of the 92nd Coast Artillery (Philippine Scouts) were set on fire by a hostile bombing attack, Captain Brown without regard for personal danger and while hostile planes were overhead, directed members of his company in getting the fire under control thus preventing complete destruction of buildings and defense installations in the area. The explosion of small arms and other ammunition stored in the area greatly increased the hazardous fire fighting operations."
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Second PH received as Gold Star in lieu
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With bronze star
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With bronze star
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

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