Robert Evan Brown Jr. | |
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 Brown receiving Medal of Honor | |
| Born | September 2, 1903 Dublin, Georgia, US |
| Died | November 8, 1971 (aged 68) Highland Falls, New York, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1952 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Company C, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star (2) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (8) |
| Relations | Marian G. Brown (wife) |
| Other work | School Janitor |
Robert Evan Brown Jr. (September 2, 1903 – November 8, 1971) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Crucifix Hill, near Aachen, Germany, on October 8, 1944. He left home and joined the army in 1918, lying about his age. At the start of World War II, he was the first sergeant of the Headquarters Company of the 2nd Armored Division. He received a battlefield commission to second lieutenant and was transferred to the 1st Infantry Division in 1943. Following the death of his company commander on D-Day he assumed command of his company, Company C. Brown left the army with the rank of captain in 1952.