UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS---------------- HEADQUARTERS, FLEET MARINE FORCE, PACIFIC--------------------- ---------------------FPO, SAN FRANCISCO 96601

               The  President  of  the  United  States  takes  pleasure  in presenting the
BRONZE STAR MEDAL to

for service as set forth in the following

               CITATION:

                            "For heroic achievement in connection with operations against the  enemy  in  the Republic of Vietnam while  serving as a  Radio Operator with Company I,  Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, Third Marine Division.  On 20 January 1968,  Corporeal BROWN  was participating in a company attack on Hill 881 North  when the unit was  attacked by an  estimated  battalion  of North Vietnamese Army Regulars and sustained numerous casualties. While evacuation teams  withdrew to a landing zone  with the casualties,  Corporal BROWN  cour- ageously  remained  in  his  forward  position exposed to  intense enemy fire  and provided  covering fire  for his companions.  As  the forward  elements advanced and  sustained numerous additional casualties, he realized  that another  landing zone  was  needed.  Despite  enemy  rounds impacting all  around him,  Corporal Brown located  a suitable extraction site, skillfully directed a medical  evacuation helicopter  to  a  landing  and  organized  other  Marines  in  the  area to provide covering fire for the casualties.  While the wounded were being embarked aboard the  aircraft,  he called in and directed  accurate supporting fire on  enemy  posi- tions and remained in the hazardous landing zone until  all casualties were safely evacuated. His determined and heroic actions inspired all who observed him and contributed  significantly to the accomplishment of  his unit's mission.  Corporal BROWN's superior  professional  skill,  bold  initiative and  selfless  devotion  to duty were  in keeping with the highest  traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service."

Corporal BROWN is authorized to wear the Combat "V".