The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Captain Charles Randall Brown (NSN: 0-19058), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in operations against the enemy while serving as Chief of Staff to the Commander Carrier Division ONE during fast carrier task force offensive operations against the enemy over a wide area in the far Western Pacific from 12 October 1944 to 2 March 1945. By his complete grasp of all phases of carrier personality, he personally distinguished himself and contributed directly to the many decisive victories won. During these outstanding services, a heavy toll was exacted upon the enemy’s air and sea power and landings by our amphibious forces on Leyte, Mindoro, Luzon and Iwo Jima, were successfully accomplished. He inspired all officers and men with whom he came in contact by his determined and aggressive spirit, and at all times his conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Captain Brown is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Charles Randall Brown (NSN: 0-19058), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States while serving as Commander, American Naval Forces, Specified Command, Middle East, from 14 July to 23 October 1958. The complex and unpredictable politico-military situation prevailing in Lebanon during the United States operations there, and the organizational problems involved, presented Admiral Brown a task lacking in precedent, significant in scope, and historically important to world order and the independence of small nations everywhere. His dynamic leadership, professional skill, exceptional judgment, and high devotion to duty were responsible, in large measure, for the success of the operation. He acted with skill, perception, and promptness. His comprehension of the overall mission, the existing unstable Lebanon political conditions, and the potential of his own forces within this framework was exceptionally acute and sound. The speed, determination, precision, and thoroughness with which he deployed his forces from all parts of the Mediterranean are attested by the fact that the first landing of U.S. Marines was accomplished on the afternoon of 15 July, less than 24 hours after receiving orders and, within the next few days, 5,000 Marines with 8,000 tons of supplies and equipment were landed at Beirut, Lebanon, exactly as scheduled. His forces were immediately responsive to direction, maintained in a highly combat-ready posture, and impressively and effectively deployed. Further, by both precept and example, Admiral Brown developed a military attitude of restrained strength within his command which was particularly important to this operation. His outstanding performance and distinguished service enhanced the spirit of cooperation and mutual confidence between United States and Lebanese Forces, reflected great credit upon himself, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.