About Charles R. Brown
Lived 1899 – 1983 (aged 83). Charles R. Brown was an American military officer and admiral.
Charles Randall "Cat" Brown (23 December 1899 – 8 December 1983) was a United States Navy four-star admiral.
Brown was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1917, graduating in 1921. He was assigned to in July and then transferred to in December. In December 1922, he was assigned to .
In February 1924, Brown reported to Naval Air Station Pensacola for flight training. He was designated a naval aviator on 15 August 1924.
As a Vice Admiral, he commanded the United States Sixth Fleet. He became the Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1959–1961, as a full admiral. It was in this role in 1959 that he instigated the creation of the Gray Eagle Award.
Personal Brown married Eleanor T. Green on 26 November 1921.
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Who was Charles R. Brown?
United States Navy admiral
When was Charles R. Brown born?
Charles R. Brown was born on 23 December 1899 in Tuscaloosa.
When did Charles R. Brown die?
Charles R. Brown died on 8 December 1983 in Bethesda.
What was Charles R. Brown's occupation?
Charles R. Brown was a military officer and admiral.
What nationality was Charles R. Brown?
Charles R. Brown was American.
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