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Roger
James
Browne
1906

–

November 19, 1974

Born:

Norfolk

, 

Nebraska

Roger Browne graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1929. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1957 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 56 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Roger James Browne, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Staff, and later as Chief of Staff, 19th Tactical Air Command, NINTH Air Force, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Browne and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roger James Browne, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating in 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Browne culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 14 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Roger James Browne, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Staff, and later as Chief of Staff, 19th Tactical Air Command, NINTH Air Force, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Browne and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 82 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Roger James Browne, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Staff, and later as Chief of Staff, 19th Tactical Air Command, NINTH Air Force, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Browne and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.