Bobbie E. Brown Jr. was a leader of men. Despite his educational limitations, his leadership qualities were recognized and he was appointed Commander of an infantry company against the German army.
Bobbie singlehandedly took out several well defended enemy positions, becoming wounded several times. His heroics eventually allowed his company to achieve victory against the well entrenched enemy.
He received the MOH for his bravery and actions. Following the end of WW2, he helped train cadets at West Point. Following his retirement, he,like so many others troubled by his experiences and injuries, took his own life.
May God bless and protect your soul, Mr. Brown and may God continue to bless all who have served or currently serve this great nation. Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday.
God blessed those who served, those who risked their lives for others and our country!! PTSD was really know about back then, most who came back never spoke about what they went through. The greatest generation suffered in silence they did what they had to do. Great story Tara!!!
I am spellbound with every MofH story that I read and the selfless acts performed. True heroism for duty, honor, and country. This was an inspiring account right up to the end. He almost lived until 90 when everything he experienced caught up with him. I am sad that he did not get the help he desperately needed. Thank you, sir, for your service and for your part in keeping our country free.
This is a side effect of war we don’t often recognize. The terrible trauma our brave military men and women endure and witness is beyond comprehension. The wounds are not just physical. We definitely need people in power who truly care about our vets and will do what they promise not just say. Compassion in action.
It is shame that inner demons (now called PTSD) took his life. We still have many that fought in Iran and Afghanistan that these demons take the lives of these brave souls. Pray for our surviving warriors. They need and deserve your prayers.
God Bless our Troops and our Veterans and those that wear a badge and fire helmet.
There are [thousands] of men and woman, combat veterans, that have (secret) torments going on in their souls.
Most wake up every morning and put on a smiley face and go about the day, as if everything will be okay. For some….They can only think of one-way to forget how to stop the demons of past wars!
I don’t have an any idea, as how to put those fears in (a box), so they can have a better life after they get home.
When I worked at WP I heard of him which began a long research project to learn about CPT Brown. I wrote a newspaper article of his life and plan on a longer piece that hope to publish. One tidbit of his amazing life: he was one of the honorary pall bearers for the Unknown Solider of WW II; he was actually a janitor at WP who was known to the Cadets as a recipient of the MOH. BTW he was 42 years old when he landed on Omaha Beach and had 8 PH from fighting in Africa, Italy, France and Germany. His is an amazing story!
Such a shame that this brave selfless man fell pray to those inner demons.
Amen
An awesome leader who was respected by his men. A terrible ending when the demons of war win. RIP Bobbie Brown.
Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday. Unfortunately this is where the phase War is Hell comes into play. May God rest his Soul!
Bobbie E. Brown Jr. was a leader of men. Despite his educational limitations, his leadership qualities were recognized and he was appointed Commander of an infantry company against the German army.
Bobbie singlehandedly took out several well defended enemy positions, becoming wounded several times. His heroics eventually allowed his company to achieve victory against the well entrenched enemy.
He received the MOH for his bravery and actions. Following the end of WW2, he helped train cadets at West Point. Following his retirement, he,like so many others troubled by his experiences and injuries, took his own life.
May God bless and protect your soul, Mr. Brown and may God continue to bless all who have served or currently serve this great nation. Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday.
A brave and honorable man.
The war goes on for some long after the fighting stops. Thank you Mr. Brown for your brave, courageous and faithful service.
God blessed those who served, those who risked their lives for others and our country!! PTSD was really know about back then, most who came back never spoke about what they went through. The greatest generation suffered in silence they did what they had to do. Great story Tara!!!
I am spellbound with every MofH story that I read and the selfless acts performed. True heroism for duty, honor, and country. This was an inspiring account right up to the end. He almost lived until 90 when everything he experienced caught up with him. I am sad that he did not get the help he desperately needed. Thank you, sir, for your service and for your part in keeping our country free.
This is a side effect of war we don’t often recognize. The terrible trauma our brave military men and women endure and witness is beyond comprehension. The wounds are not just physical. We definitely need people in power who truly care about our vets and will do what they promise not just say. Compassion in action.
It is shame that inner demons (now called PTSD) took his life. We still have many that fought in Iran and Afghanistan that these demons take the lives of these brave souls. Pray for our surviving warriors. They need and deserve your prayers.
God Bless our Troops and our Veterans and those that wear a badge and fire helmet.
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There are [thousands] of men and woman, combat veterans, that have (secret) torments going on in their souls.
Most wake up every morning and put on a smiley face and go about the day, as if everything will be okay. For some….They can only think of one-way to forget how to stop the demons of past wars!
I don’t have an any idea, as how to put those fears in (a box), so they can have a better life after they get home.
When I worked at WP I heard of him which began a long research project to learn about CPT Brown. I wrote a newspaper article of his life and plan on a longer piece that hope to publish. One tidbit of his amazing life: he was one of the honorary pall bearers for the Unknown Solider of WW II; he was actually a janitor at WP who was known to the Cadets as a recipient of the MOH. BTW he was 42 years old when he landed on Omaha Beach and had 8 PH from fighting in Africa, Italy, France and Germany. His is an amazing story!
Well done; thanks for sharing!
That’s so sad!
Such a sad ending to his remarkable story....
Thank you for writing this.
RIP Bobbie E. Brown, Jr.
He gave everything he had.
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