A son of William M. and Gertrudis G. Brown, with brothers William M. and Herbert M. Brown. Corporal Brown was a member of Company G, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on July 25, 1953 at the battle called Boulder City
Oscar's Silver Star Citation.
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Squad Leader of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 24-25 July 1953. With his squad sustaining several casualties from a direct hit which completely demolished their machine gun bunker when a numerically superior enemy force, supported by a devastating barrage of hostile mortar and artillery fire, launched a vicious assault against the outpost position, Corporal Brown, although painfully wounded himself, quickly moved his men to another firing position to continue the delivery of murderous fire upon the advancing enemy. Assured that his squad was functioning efficiently, he then directed the evacuation of the seriously wounded. Upon learning that a section of the trench line had been overrun, trapping wounded Marines, he immediately equipped himself with several hand grenades, in addition to his rifle, and was last seen alive while advancing alone towards the enemy to rescue his wounded comrades. By his indomitable fighting spirit, courageous initiative and self sacrificing efforts, Corporal Brown served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest the traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."
Corporal Brown is mentioned in the book "The Final Crucible, U.S. MARINES IN KOREA, Vol. 2: 1953" by Lee Ballenger. Page 251.
Oscar's Silver Star Citation.
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Squad Leader of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 24-25 July 1953. With his squad sustaining several casualties from a direct hit which completely demolished their machine gun bunker when a numerically superior enemy force, supported by a devastating barrage of hostile mortar and artillery fire, launched a vicious assault against the outpost position, Corporal Brown, although painfully wounded himself, quickly moved his men to another firing position to continue the delivery of murderous fire upon the advancing enemy. Assured that his squad was functioning efficiently, he then directed the evacuation of the seriously wounded. Upon learning that a section of the trench line had been overrun, trapping wounded Marines, he immediately equipped himself with several hand grenades, in addition to his rifle, and was last seen alive while advancing alone towards the enemy to rescue his wounded comrades. By his indomitable fighting spirit, courageous initiative and self sacrificing efforts, Corporal Brown served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest the traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."
Corporal Brown is mentioned in the book "The Final Crucible, U.S. MARINES IN KOREA, Vol. 2: 1953" by Lee Ballenger. Page 251.
A son of William M. and Gertrudis G. Brown, with brothers William M. and Herbert M. Brown. Corporal Brown was a member of Company G, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on July 25, 1953 at the battle called Boulder City
Oscar's Silver Star Citation.
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Squad Leader of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 24-25 July 1953. With his squad sustaining several casualties from a direct hit which completely demolished their machine gun bunker when a numerically superior enemy force, supported by a devastating barrage of hostile mortar and artillery fire, launched a vicious assault against the outpost position, Corporal Brown, although painfully wounded himself, quickly moved his men to another firing position to continue the delivery of murderous fire upon the advancing enemy. Assured that his squad was functioning efficiently, he then directed the evacuation of the seriously wounded. Upon learning that a section of the trench line had been overrun, trapping wounded Marines, he immediately equipped himself with several hand grenades, in addition to his rifle, and was last seen alive while advancing alone towards the enemy to rescue his wounded comrades. By his indomitable fighting spirit, courageous initiative and self sacrificing efforts, Corporal Brown served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest the traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."
Corporal Brown is mentioned in the book "The Final Crucible, U.S. MARINES IN KOREA, Vol. 2: 1953" by Lee Ballenger. Page 251.
Oscar's Silver Star Citation.
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Squad Leader of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 24-25 July 1953. With his squad sustaining several casualties from a direct hit which completely demolished their machine gun bunker when a numerically superior enemy force, supported by a devastating barrage of hostile mortar and artillery fire, launched a vicious assault against the outpost position, Corporal Brown, although painfully wounded himself, quickly moved his men to another firing position to continue the delivery of murderous fire upon the advancing enemy. Assured that his squad was functioning efficiently, he then directed the evacuation of the seriously wounded. Upon learning that a section of the trench line had been overrun, trapping wounded Marines, he immediately equipped himself with several hand grenades, in addition to his rifle, and was last seen alive while advancing alone towards the enemy to rescue his wounded comrades. By his indomitable fighting spirit, courageous initiative and self sacrificing efforts, Corporal Brown served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest the traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."
Corporal Brown is mentioned in the book "The Final Crucible, U.S. MARINES IN KOREA, Vol. 2: 1953" by Lee Ballenger. Page 251.
