Jesse L. Brown
United States Navy officer (1926-1950) · United States · Died at 24
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Something wrong?Jesse LeRoy Brown was a United States Navy officer. He was the first African-American aviator to complete the United States Navy's basic flight training program, the first African-American naval officer killed in the Korean War, and a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Brown is commissioned aboard USS Leyte in 1949
Brown in the cockpit of a Grumman F8F 'Bearcat' fighter (circa 1949), prior to deploying to Korea in late 1950
Brown in the ready room of the aircraft carrier USS Leyte.
Thomas J. Hudner Jr., Brown's wingman, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for attempting to save him
Author Adam Makos and Tom Hudner negotiate with North Korean officials for the return of Brown's remains
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About this person
Country
United States
Type
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 1950 · aged 24
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