(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Coast Artillery Corps) Burton Robert Brown (ASN: 0-21113), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays, Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays, and as Aide to Major General George Moore, during the defense of Corregidor, Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Brown, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Coast Artillery Corps) Burton Robert Brown (ASN: 0-21113), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays, Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays, and as Aide to Major General George Moore, during the defense of Corregidor, Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Brown, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.