The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Chief Machinist’s Mate Earle Ernest Brown (NSN: 3809138), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in the Southwest Pacific Area. During the period from 26 April 1945 to 6 June 1945 he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields, and installations, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States NavyRank:
Chief Aviation Machinist’s MateBatallion:
Patrol Squadron 42 (VP-42)Action Date:
August 21, 1950 – February 2, 1951
Commander Naval Forces Far East: Serial 10906 (November 6, 1951)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Earle E. Brown, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of a Patrol Plane in Patrol Squadron FORTY-TWO (VP-42). Participating in numerous missions against hostile North Korean forces during the period 21 August 1950 to 2 February 1951, he added greatly to the success of his squadron. His courage, skill and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Completed Thirty-Five Missions)