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Navy Federal Credit Union
George
Scratchley
Brown
August 17, 1918

–

December 5, 1978

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

After attending the University of Missouri for a year, George Brown received a congressional appointment to the U.S., Military Academy, West Point, New York, and graduated with the Class of 1941. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, earning the Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. General Brown was appointed by President Nixon to be Chief of Staff of the U. S. Air Force, effective August 1, 1973, and to become the 8th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and served in that position from July 1, 1974 until June 20, 1978 when he retired as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    93d Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    August 1, 1943
    Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 131 (August 17, 1943)

    (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 (Air Corps) George Scratchley Brown (ASN: 0-24021), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-24 Liberator Bomber of the 93d Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force,
    in aerial operations during the low-level bombing mission against the Oil Refineries at Ploesti, Romania, on 1 August 1943. 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 Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    93d Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) George Scratchley Brown, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 93d Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1974

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General George Scratchley Brown, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brown and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    93d Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) George Scratchley Brown, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 93d Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1974 – June 20, 1978

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General George Scratchley Brown, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1 July 1974 to 20 June 1978. The distinctive accomplishments of General Brown reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1970

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Scratchley Brown, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 1968 to 1970 as Commander of the SEVENTH Air Force and also as Deputy Commander for Air Operations, U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brown and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Scratchley Brown, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Air Force Service Command, from 1970 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brown and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1974 – June 20, 1978

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General George Scratchley Brown, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1 July 1974 to 20 June 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brown culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1952 – 1953
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel George Scratchley Brown, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea, from 1952 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Brown and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Scratchley Brown, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1966 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brown and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.