[5] Brown received an appointment to the United States Military Academy (West Point) from U.S. Representative Royal C.

[6] After receiving his commission, Brown was assigned to the 6th Field Artillery Regiment, which he joined just as it was completing the transition from horse-drawn to mechanized.

[2] At the start of World War II, Brown was assigned to command the 54th Armored Artillery Battalion, a unit of the 3rd Infantry Division.

[2] From 1950 to 1953, he was assigned to United States European Command (EUCOM) as assistant chief of staff for operations and training (G-3).

[11] From August 1963 to July 1965, Brown commanded Sixth United States Army, then headquartered at the Presidio of San Francisco.

[2] In addition to his U.S. awards, Brown was the recipient of several foreign decorations for his World War II service, including the French Legion of Honor (Chevalier) and Croix de Guerre with palm.

[12] In addition, he received the Belgian Croix de Guerre with palm, Order of Leopold II (Officer), and Fourragère.