Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

U.S.S. Parker (DD-604), U.S. Navy

"For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. PARKER, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity during World War I.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Vice Admiral

Unit:

Pacific Task Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

July 1942

"For exceptionally meritorious service to the Government of the United States in a duty of great responsibility as a Task Force Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet during a period at sea of approximately eight weeks in February and March 1942 Vice Admiral Brown displayed the highest qualities of seamanship, leadership, endurance and tenacity while conducting extensive operations against, and a successful action with, enemy forces."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 304

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With 1 Bronze Service Star

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With 1 Bronze Service Star

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)