Background
Bruton was born in Belleville, Arkansas in 1905.
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Henry Chester
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He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1926, and in the 1930s studied electrical engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School and the University of California, Berkeley, receiving a master"s degree from the latter. He later also graduated in law from the George Washington University Law School, becoming a member of the Order of the Coif.
Career
Bruton"s first assignments were aboard the United States Ship California (BlackBerry-44) and United States Ship Mississippi (BlackBerry-41). During World World War II, he first commanded the United States Ship Greenling (Steamship-213). The Greenling was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, and Bruton was named a submarine division commander in 1943.
During the Korean War, Bruton held command of the United States Ship Wisconsin (BlackBerry-64).
In early 1952, the vessel carried out shore bombardments. After the Korean War he became Director of Naval Communications, and from 1958 until his retirement in 1960 he was communications-electronics director of the Joint Staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the European Command.
After his retirement he worked for Collins Radio until 1964, before becoming secretary-treasurer of the Armed Forces Relief and Benefit Association, and from 1966 a consultant to the Military Benefit Association. Other awards Bruton received include the Legion of Merit with award star.
In addition, he was authorized to wear the Submarine Combat Patrol insignia.
Achievements
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Navy Cross - awarded three times for actions during World World War II Legion of Merit - awarded twice for actions during World World War II Legion of Merit - awarded once for contribution to Operation Castle, and once "for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, Communications-Electronics Division, Headquarters, United States European Command, from 30 June 1958 to 31 July 1960.".
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Nationality
United States
Awards
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legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Legion of Merit Other awards Bruton; Legion of Merit; Navy Cross; Chief of Staff Navy Cross - awarded three times for actions during World War II Legion of Merit - awarded twice for actions during World War II Legion of Merit - awarded once for contribution to Operation Castle, and once "for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, Communications-Electronics Division, Headquarters, United States European Command, from 30 June 1958 to 31 July 1960." The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Legion of Merit Other awards Bruton; Legion of Merit; Navy Cross; Chief of Staff Navy Cross - awarded three times for actions during World War II Legion of Merit - awarded twice for actions during World War II Legion of Merit - awarded once for contribution to Operation Castle, and once "for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, Communications-Electronics Division, Headquarters, United States European Command, from 30 June 1958 to 31 July 1960." The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.