Dudley S. Brown

Dudley Southworth Brown (March 30, 1896 – March 10, 1971) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general, who served on the High staff positions during World War II.

Early years

Brown was born on March 30, 1896, in Fort Whipple, Arizona. He was appointed corps chief of planning section and assistant chief of staff. After brief period of duty, he was appointed chief of staff of Expeditionary Troops, Third Fleet. Brown served in this capacity under Major General Julian C. Smith and participated in Palau Islands campaign. For his service in this capacity, Brown was decorated with the Legion of Merit with Combat "V". For his distinguished service during the operation, Brown was decorated with Navy Commendation Medal. Brown retired from the Marine Corps on July 1, 1950, and was advanced to the rank of major general on the retired list for having been specially commended in combat. Upon his retirement from the military, Brown resided in White Stone, Virginia, and died of cancer on March 10, 1971, in Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, together with his wife Josephine H. Brown (1896–1981).

Decorations

Here is the ribbon bar of Major General Dudley S. Brown: