Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

3rd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1943

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 23 March 1943. Lieutenant Colonel Brown's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."

General Orders No. 48, Headquarters, U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations(1943).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

3rd Battalion, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1944

Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 89

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

3rd Battalion, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

1st Battalion, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

3rd Battalion, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army