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Gary
Lee
Brown

Born:

, 

California

Home:

Tulare

, 

California

Cemetery:

Cremated

Gary Brown graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1962. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    3d Field Artillery Battalion

    Regiment:

    82d Artillery Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade (Light) (Separate)

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    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 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Field Artillery) Gary Lee Brown, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Brown distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving the 3d Field Artillery Battalion, 82d Artillery Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade (Light) (Separate), in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1989 – 1992
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Gary Lee Brown, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States culminating with Personnel Command, from 1989 to 1992.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    3d Field Artillery Battalion

    Regiment:

    82d Artillery, 196th Infantry Brigade

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Field Artillery) Gary Lee Brown, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the 3d Field Artillery Battalion, 82d Artillery, 196th Infantry Brigade, in the Republic of Vietnam.