William Brown graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1877. From 1885 to 1890 he served as Adjutant at West Point, was cited for gallantry in the Spanish-American War, and awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in World War I. He retired in 1918 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General. In retirement he did historical research, writing, and advocacy about the Indian Wars of the late 19th century.
Sponsored by:
William
Carey
Brown
December 19, 1854
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May 8, 1939
Cemetery:
U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery
Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Cavalry)Regiment:
Quartermaster CorpsDivision:
American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
November 1917 – December 1918
War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Cavalry) William Carey Brown, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Inspector, Quartermaster Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, from November 1917 until December 1918, throughout the zone of operations, Colonel Brown displayed the greatest zeal, utmost devotion to duty, and indefatigable efforts. By his long experience, marked efficiency, and tireless energy, he made highly intelligent inspections and recommendations, thereby enabling the Quartermaster Corps to improve the services of supply and the saving of a large quantity of important material.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Cavalry)Action Date:
June 22 – July 17, 1898
U.S. Military Academy Register of GraduatesColonel (Cavalry) William Carey Brown, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898.