William Brown graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1937. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
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William Brown graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1937. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Commander William Butler Brown (NSN: 0-78842), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of a United States Destroyer assigned to a carrier Task Force operating against the enemy during the Palau and Philippine landing operations 30 August 1944 to 11 November 1944. He capably and effectively handled and fought his ship in more than thirty Japanese air attacks, a bombardment of enemy territory and a surface engagement, delivering certain damage to the enemy and stoutly defending our own forces. His leadership, tactical ability and conduct under fire were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Lieutenant Commander Brown is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander William Butler Brown (NSN: 0-78842), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. KNAPP (DD-653), assigned as a screening vessel to a Task Group protecting the withdrawal of two severely damaged ships, under tow, from enemy waters during the period 13 – 17 October 1944. By outstanding seamanship, his ship performed missions of rescue, transferred personnel under adverse conditions of wind and sea and under enemy air attack. The excellent performance of his ship when in the screen contributed greatly to the successful accomplishment of the salvage mission. His courage, leadership and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.