Wilson Brown (admiral)
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Wilson Brown, Jr. (27 April 1882 ā 2 January 1957) was a vice admiral of the United States Navy who served in World War I and World War II. Brown turned 60 in April 1942, making him one of the oldest American naval officers to serve in combat during World War II.[1]
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Wilson Brown Jr. | |
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Born | (1882-04-27)April 27, 1882 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | January 2, 1957(1957-01-02) (aged 74) New Haven, Connecticut |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1902ā1945 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | USS Parker USS California Task Force 11 |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
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