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Erroll
Brooks

Home:

St. Petersburg

, 

Florida

Erroll Brooks graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1972. He was the first African-American promoted to Flag Rank in the Coast Guard, and retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 2005.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    2002 – 2005

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Erroll Brooks, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics from 2002 to 2005. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Brooks culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.