Les Brownlee
United States Army personnel (1939–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Romer Leslie "Les" Brownlee (July 11, 1939 – May 19, 2022)[1] served as the Under Secretary of the Army from November 2001 to December 2004 and as Acting United States Secretary of the Army from 17 November 2004 until his resignation effective 19 November 2004, staying at the Undersecretary's office.[2]
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Les Brownlee | |
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Acting United States Secretary of the Army | |
In office May 10, 2003 – November 19, 2004 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Thomas E. White |
Succeeded by | Francis J. Harvey |
27th United States Under Secretary of the Army | |
In office November 10, 2001 – December 16, 2004 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Gregory R. Dahlberg |
Succeeded by | Pete Geren |
Personal details | |
Born | (1939-07-11)July 11, 1939 Pampa, Texas, U.S. |
Died | May 19, 2022(2022-05-19) (aged 82) Annandale, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Spouse |
Nancy Long (divorced) |
Children | 2, including John |
Parents |
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Alma mater | University of Wyoming (BA) University of Alabama (MBA) |
Awards | Silver Star with oak leaf cluster Bronze Star with 2 oak leaf clusters Purple Heart |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1962–1984 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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