Wesley A. Brown
Wesley Brown | |
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Wesley Brown | |
| Born | April 3, 1927 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died | May 22, 2012 (aged 85) Silver Spring, Maryland |
| Occupation(s) | U.S. Navy Officer, civil engineer |
| Known for | First African American to graduate from the United States Naval Academy |
Wesley Anthony Brown (April 3, 1927 – May 22, 2012) was the first African-American graduate of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland. He served in the United States Navy from May 2, 1949, until June 30, 1969. He was involved in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.