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Cecil Brown

American war correspondent · United States · On the map · Journalists · Lived 1907 to 1987 · aged 80

Cecil Brown was an American journalist and war correspondent who worked closely with Edward R. Murrow during World War II. He was the author of the book Suez to Singapore, which describes the sinking of HMS Repulse in December 1941. He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to radio.

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Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame1960
Peabody Awards

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1987 · aged 80