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(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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Burton Brown (ASN: 0-21113), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1965 to 1966.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Coast Artillery Corps)

    Division:

    Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays

    Action Date:

    1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Coast Artillery Corps)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945

    Major (Coast Artillery Corps) Robert Burton Brown (ASN: 0-21113), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military control at the end of hostilities in 1945.