Wilson Brown Jr. | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:RADM_Wilson_Brown_Jr.jpg) Brown as a rear admiral | |
| Born | April 27, 1882 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 2, 1957 (aged 74) New Haven, Connecticut |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | &sq=&lang=&file=File:Seal_of_the_United_States_Department_of_the_Navy.svg){kind=small} United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1902–1945 |
| Rank | &sq=&lang=&file=File:US-O9_insignia.svg){kind=small} Vice Admiral |
| Commands | USS Parker USS California Task Force 11 |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
Wilson Brown, Jr. (27 April 1882 – 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]
- ^ Kent G. Budge. "Brown, Wilson, Jr.". The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia. Retrieved 4 August 2010.