[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 50 (Friday, March 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING JAMES MILROY ``JIM'' BROWN

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                            HON. STEVE COHEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 17, 2023

  Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great civic-minded 
American hero and Marine Corps veteran, James Milroy ``Jim'' Brown, who 
passed earlier this month at the age of 92. Mr. Brown joined the 
Marines in Charleston, West Virginia, shortly after graduating from 
Clay County High School. While in the Marine Corps, he served as a 
machine-gunner in the Korean War, at the Pusan Perimeter, Inchon 
Landing, Wonsan Landing, the Chosin Reservoir and Hanhung in North 
Korea. Mr. Brown received the Purple Heart with Gold Star, Korean 
Service Medal with three Gold Stars, the Presidential Unit Citation 
with two Bronze Stars and the Combat Action Ribbon with three Gold 
Stars for his actions in the Korean War and often spoke of his 
participation in the historic Battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the 
strategic retreat of United Nations forces from North Korea.
  Mr. Brown regularly attended funerals for veterans in his full 
military uniform, honoring the fallen servicemen for their service, 
which was greatly appreciated by their families and friends. It was his 
way of giving back to his fellow veterans and the community.
  After Korea, he was transferred to Marine Corps Aviation and trained 
as an Aviation Structural Mechanic in Millington, Tennessee. After that 
training, he served as an instructor in that school from 1951 to 1955. 
Mr. Brown served with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Okinawa, Japan, 
until 1956 and returned to Millington as an Instructor. In 1960, he was 
transferred to Beaufort, South Carolina, where he served until 1964. 
From 1964 to 1967 Mr. Brown was the Curriculum Supervisor in 
Millington. Mr. Brown served briefly in the Republic of Vietnam as the 
Wing Analyst Chief at the DaNang Air Base before returning to 
Millington. He retired from the Marines Corps as a Master Sergeant in 
August of 1970.
  In 1967 Mr. Brown graduated from Memphis State University with a B.S. 
degree in Secondary Education. He earned his Master's Degree in 
Educational Administration and completed all the course work for his 
Doctorate in Education from the University of Memphis.
  From 1970 to 1995 he served as an educator with Memphis City Schools, 
including as a Vocational Teacher, Administrator, and Vocational 
Evaluator. From 1995 to 2001 Mr. Brown served as a Commissioner of the 
Board of Education, Memphis City Schools. He was elected as Vice 
President in 1998 and President in 1999.
  In addition to his civic and educational activities, Mr. Brown was a 
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fleet Reserve Association, 
Marine Corps League, Optimist Club, Exchange Club, the Raleigh Masonic 
Lodge, and Memphians for America, an employer support organization for 
the Guard and Reserve.
  America has lost a steady and reserved public servant and a grateful 
Nation takes note. I extend my condolences to his wife, Betty Sue; his 
sons, his grandchildren, his siblings, and his many friends and 
admirers.

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