Wesley Brown | |
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 Wesley Brown | |
| Born | April 3, 1927 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died | May 22, 2012 (aged 85) Silver Spring, Maryland |
| Occupation(s) | U.S. Navy Officer, civil engineer |
| Known for | First African American to graduate from the United States Naval Academy |
Wesley Anthony Brown (April 3, 1927 – May 22, 2012) was the first African-American graduate of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland.[1] He served in the United States Navy from May 2, 1949, until June 30, 1969. He was involved in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.
- ^ "First African-American Graduate From Naval Academy Dies". CBS Baltimore. May 24, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2012.