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Capt William Perry "Brownie" Brown, Jr

Birth: Dec. 18, 1923
Lovelady
Houston County
Texas, USA
Death: Feb. 24, 1952
Sariwon
Hwanghae-bukto, North Korea

Killed in Action

WWII Ace

1st Navy Cross

Awarded for actions during the World War II

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Second Lieutenant William Perry Brown, Jr. (MCSN: 0-32240), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN (VMF-311), Marine Air Group THIRTY-ONE (MAG-31), FOURTH Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces off Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 4 May 1945. Leading his division on a combat air patrol, Second Lieutenant Brown sighted a flight of eleven enemy planes. Immediately giving battle, he fought his plane gallantly to shoot down four of the hostile craft and, by his expert flight leadership, contributed materially to the success of his division in destroying the remaining eight Japanese planes. His superb airmanship, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

General Orders: SPOT AWARD, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 002608 (October 9, 1945)

Action Date: May 4, 1945

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: Second Lieutenant

Company: Marine Fighting Squadron 311 (VMF-311)

Regiment: Marine Air Group 31 (MAG-31)

Division: 4th Marine Aircraft Wing


2nd Navy Cross

Awarded posthumously for actions during the Korean War

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain William Perry Brown, Jr. (MCSN: 0-32240), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Pilot of a Plane temporarily attached to Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (VMF-323), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 24 February 1952. Volunteering to participate in an eight-plane strike against heavily defended rail and bridge installations along a main enemy supply route at Sariwon, Captain Brown fearlessly pressed home his attack in the face of an intense barrage of hostile anti-aircraft fire and scored a direct hit on a rail line with a 1,000-pound bomb. Spotting a convoy of enemy trucks entering a well-fortified supply center while he was recovering from his initial dive, he immediately launched a low-level strafing run on the objective despite damage to his plane from continuous hostile ground fire. Although his aircraft burst into flames, Captain Brown bravely continued to dive on the vehicles with his guns blazing until his plane crashed and exploded amid the convoy. His outstanding courage, superb airmanship and valiant devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds reflect the highest credit upon Captain Brown and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

General Orders: Authority: Board of Awards: Serial 940 (November 26, 1952)

Action Date: February 24, 1952

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: Captain

Company: Marine Fighting Squadron 323 (VMF-323)

Regiment: 12th Marine Aircraft Group

Division: 1st Marine Aircraft Wing


Legion of Valor Page



Family links:
Parents:
William Perry Brown (1903 - 1949)
Thelma Monzingo Brown (1904 - 1985)

Spouse:
Gladys Patricia May Brown (1919 - 2013)

Sibling:
William Perry Brown (1923 - 1952)
William Perry Brown (1923 - 1952)*

*Calculated relationship

Inscription:
Cenotaph / Grave Marker in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA

Brown
In Memory of
William P Jr
Capt USMC
WWII KOREA
NC DFC PH AM
1923 1952

Patricia M
1919 2013


Bronze Memorial Plaque in Lovelady, TX

In Memory Of

William P Brown Jr
Capt US Marine Corps
World War II - Korea
1923 - 1952

Cenotaph

Note: Information submitted by the Houston County Historical Commission, Crockett, TX

Burial:
Evergreen Cemetery
Lovelady
Houston County
Texas, USA
Plot: Barbee lot 40

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Originally Created by: Petty & Pickens
Record added: Feb 21, 2010
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From http://www.militaryhallofhonor.com/honoree-record.php?id=217083

Capt William Perry Brown, Jr.

First Name: William

Last Name: Brown

Birthplace: Lovelady, TX, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Marines (present)



Home of Record: Kilgore, TX

Middle Name: Perry



Date of Birth: 18 December 1923

Date of Death: 24 February 1952

Rank: Captain

Years Served: 1943 - 1952

William Perry Brown, Jr.


Engagements:
• World War II (1941 - 1945)
• Korean War (1950 - 1953)

Biography:

William Perry Brown, Jr.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps

Captain William Perry Brown, Jr. was a veteran of World War II and finished the war as a Marine Corps Ace with 7 aerial victories.

In Korea, he was the pilot of a F4U-4B Corsair fighter with Headquarters Squadron, 12th Marine Air Group. On 24 February 1952, while on a combat mission of strafing enemy positions, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed into the target area.

Captain Brown's remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Navy Cross with Gold Star
Distinguished Flying Cross with Gold Star
Purple Heart
Air Medal with 6 Gold Stars
Combat Action Ribbon
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Naval Aviator Badge

Navy Cross Citation (1st Award)

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Second Lieutenant William Perry Brown, Jr. (MCSN: 0-32240), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN (VMF-311), Marine Air Group THIRTY-ONE (MAG-31), FOURTH Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces off Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 4 May 1945. Leading his division on a combat air patrol, Second Lieutenant Brown sighted a flight of eleven enemy planes. Immediately giving battle, he fought his plane gallantly to shoot down four of the hostile craft and, by his expert flight leadership, contributed materially to the success of his division in destroying the remaining eight Japanese planes. His superb airmanship, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

General Orders: SPOT AWARD, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 002608 (October 9, 1945)

Navy Cross Citation (2nd Award)

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain William Perry Brown, Jr. (MCSN: 0-32240), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Pilot of a Plane temporarily attached to Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (VMF-323), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 24 February 1952. Volunteering to participate in an eight-plane strike against heavily defended rail and bridge installations along a main enemy supply route at Sariwon, Captain Brown fearlessly pressed home his attack in the face of an intense barrage of hostile anti-aircraft fire and scored a direct hit on a rail line with a 1,000-pound bomb. Spotting a convoy of enemy trucks entering a well-fortified supply center while he was recovering from his initial dive, he immediately launched a low-level strafing run on the objective despite damage to his plane from continuous hostile ground fire. Although his aircraft burst into flames, Captain Brown bravely continued to dive on the vehicles with his guns blazing until his plane crashed and exploded amid the convoy. His outstanding courage, superb airmanship and valiant devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds reflect the highest credit upon Captain Brown and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

General Orders: Authority: Board of Awards: Serial 940 (November 26, 1952)

Distinguished Flying Cross Citation (1st Award)

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant William Perry Brown, Jr. (MCSN: 0-32240), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy on Okinawa Shima, Nansei Shoto, on 28 April 1945. Second Lieutenant Brown destroyed two enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Distinguished Flying Cross Citation (2nd Award)

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant William Perry Brown, Jr. (MCSN: 0-32240), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy on Okinawa Shima, Nansei Shoto, during the period 30 April to 7 May 1945. Second Lieutenant Brown participated in one strike and four combat air patrols, completing his twentieth mission against the enemy.



Honoree ID: 217083 Created by: MHOH