Clarence John Brown (January 15, 1895 – August 28, 1973) was a Vice Admiral in the

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Biography

Brown was born January 15, 1895, in

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. He would graduate from the

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and marry Augusta Duwe. He died on August 28, 1973. He is buried with Augusta at

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.Burial Detail: Brown, Clarence
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Career

Brown was commissioned in the Medical Corps in 1917. His assignments included serving at

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. During

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he would serve at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base,

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, and with the

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. Following the war he was named Deputy Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Awards he received include the

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and the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Clarence John People from Pierce County, Wisconsin Military personnel from Wisconsin United States Navy vice admirals Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Navy personnel of World War II University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni Burials at Arlington National Cemetery 1895 births 1973 deaths