Jesse Leroy Brown★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Mississippi
On December 4, 1950 Ensign Brown was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Mississippi. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 5186 |
| Service ID | 504477 |
| Name | Jesse Leroy Brown |
| From | Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi |
| Birth Date | October 13, 1926 |
| Casualty Date | December 4, 1950 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Ensign |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | United States Navy. During the Korean war, he was the pilot of a F4U-4 Corsair fighter with Fighter Squadron 32 aboard the aircraft carrier USS LEYTE CV-32 |
| Casualty Type | Killed in Action |
| Location | North Korea, Battle of Chosin Reservoir |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Jesse Leroy Brown is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Jesse is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Ensign Brown was the first African-American aviator with the United States Navy. During the Korean war, he was the pilot of a F4U-4 Corsair fighter with Fighter Squadron 32 aboard the aircraft carrier USS LEYTE (CV-32). On December 4, 1950, he was a section leader of a flight supporting the withdrawal of the marines near the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea. His aircraft was shot down by enemy small arms fire. He managed a crash landing, but received mortal wounds during crash. His remains were not recovered.The Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as the Chosin Reservoir Campaign was a decisive battle in the Korean War. On 27 November, the Chinese Army surprised UN Forces at the Chosin Reservoir area. A brutal 17-day battle in freezing weather and rough terrain soon followed. In the period between 27 November and 13 December 1950, 30,000 United Nations troops were encircled and attacked by approximately 120,000 Chinese troops. The cold weather was accompanied by frozen ground, resulting in frostbite casualties, icy roads, and weapon malfunctions. In the end over 17,000 UN forces were killed or wounded or missing in action, or died of wounds. The Chinese suffered 3 times that amount. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ United States Aviator Badge Navy
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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Mississippi was home to over 3,832 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Mississippi was home to over 3,832 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 639 Vietnam War
• 101 Prisoners of war
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• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 45 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
• 1,781 World War II
• 440 Korean War
• 639 Vietnam War
• 101 Prisoners of war
• 932 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 45 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
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