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Home Town Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Last Address Bethesda, Maryland
Date of Passing Dec 08, 1983
Location of Interment U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium (VLM) - Annapolis, Maryland
United States Navy Admiral. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland in 1921 and earned his pilot's wings in 1924. He was the Captain of the aircraft carriers "USS Kalinin Bay" and "USS Hornet" in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. In 1952, he was named commander of Carrier Division 6 in the Mediterranean Sea. He was named commander of the United States Navy's Sixth Fleet in 1956 and was appointed commander-in chief of Allied Forces in Southern Europe in 1959. It was in this role in 1959 that he instigated the creation of the Gray Eagle Award. He retired in 1962.
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (1919-2016) - 1958
Name of Award Navy Distinguished Service Medal (1919-2016)
Year Awarded 1958
Last Updated: Apr 2, 2014
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Details Behind Award
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.
