John Herbert Brown Jr. | |
|---|---|
 RADM John H. Brown Jr., USN | |
| Nickname(s) | "Babe" |
| Born | October 12, 1891 Canton, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | June 10, 1963 (aged 71) Middletown, Delaware, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1914–1954 |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Fourth Naval District Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet Cruiser Division One Submarine Training Command Submarine Squadron 4 USS Richmond USS Narwhal |
| Battles / wars | Occupation of Veracuz World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
| Other work | President, National Football Foundation |
John Herbert "Babe" Brown, Jr. (October 12, 1891 – June 10, 1963) was a decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of vice admiral during World War II and an American football player. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Brown trained as submariner and served successively as commander, Submarine Squadron 4 and commander Training Command, Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet in the opening years of World War II. Brown was then promoted to rear admiral and commanded Cruiser Division One during the bombardment of Japan in summer 1945.[1]
Following the War, Brown remained in the Navy and commanded successively Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet and Fourth Naval District, before retiring in January 1954.[1]
- ^ a b "JOHN H. BROWN JR., ADMIRAL, IS DEAD". timesmachine.nytimes.com. New York Times Websites. June 12, 1963. p. 43. Retrieved June 19, 2018.