Bobbie E. Brown

For other people with the same name, see Bobby Brown (disambiguation).

Robert Evan Brown Jr.
Brown receiving Medal of Honor
Born(1903-09-02)September 2, 1903
Dublin, Georgia, US
DiedNovember 8, 1971(1971-11-08) (aged 68)
Highland Falls, New York, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1918–1952
RankCaptain
UnitCompany C, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Silver Star (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart (8)
RelationsMarian G. Brown (wife)
Other workSchool Janitor

Robert Evan Brown Jr. (September 2, 1903 – November 8, 1971) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Crucifix Hill, near Aachen, Germany, on October 8, 1944. He left home and joined the army in 1918, lying about his age. At the start of World War II, he was the first sergeant of the Headquarters Company of the 2nd Armored Division. He received a battlefield commission to second lieutenant and was transferred to the 1st Infantry Division in 1943. Following the death of his company commander on D-Day he assumed command of his company, Company C. Brown left the army with the rank of captain in 1952.

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