5/18/2023 0 Comments One last hope hercules![]() He gallantly gave his life for his country.” His exceptional courage, airmanship and devotion to duty in the face of great danger reflect the highest credit upon Ensign Brown and the United States Naval Service. ”ĭistinguished Flying Cross: “For heroism and extraordinary achievement in action. Leading his section in the face of hostile antiaircraft fire, he vigorously pressed home his attacks, thereby contributing materially to the success of his division in inflicting serious losses upon the enemy and in providing effective support for friendly ground forces. He was posthumously awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross and cited in part as follows:Īir Medal: "For meritorious achievement … in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from October 12 to Novem. Ensign Brown was the first Black American Naval aviator to lose his life in combat. Unsuccessful in his attempts, Ensign Brown's death came shortly thereafter. With his bare hands, despite the continuing danger from enemy action, he packed the fuselage with snow to keep flames away from Ensign Brown, and attempted to free him. LT Hudner crash-landed his plane to assist the injured flier, who was trapped alive in the burning wreckage. Hudner, Jr., USN, Ensign Brown’s plane was hit by enemy gunfire and crashed. 4, 1950, while flying close support for Marines fighting near the Chosin Reservoir with another officer, LTjg Thomas J. He joined Fighter Squadron 32, 1-49, and as a Pilot of that squadron, operating from the USS Leyte, he flew twenty missions in the combat area off the northeast coast of Korea, from October to December 1950.” ![]() Designated Naval Aviator, 10-21-48, the U.S. “He had training at NAS Pensacola, Florida, until 6-48, then further training with Fighter Advanced Training Unit 2, NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Appointed Midshipman, USN, 4-15-47, Commissioned Ensign, USN, 3-17-49, and transferred from the U.S. Enlisted in USNR 7-8-46 and on 3-15-47 reported for active duty. Attended public schools in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Ohio State University college of Engineering. ![]()
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