Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Indianapolis, Indiana
Honored By
His Family
PRIVATE HARRY BROWN VOLUNTEERED FOR THE U.S. ARMY AIRBORNE, AFTER BEING REJECTED FOR ENLISTMENT IN THE MARINE CORPS. SERVING WITH G COMPANY, 501ST PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION, PRIVATE HARRY BROWN WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON JUNE 6, 1944 IN THE OPENING HOURS OF THE INVASION OF NORMANDY.