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We remember Alexander Brown.
We remember Alexander Brown.
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Charles John Brown
Source:531517
21st September 1893
1895
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6188113
6th February 1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6188100
service
British Army
Private
16296
Norfolk Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:531517
1918
death
Killed in Action
Details Unknown. Awarded the DCM.
Holnon,Aisne
France
Source:531517
18th September 1918
burial
Chapelle British War Cemetery, Holnon, Aisne.
Source:531517
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Brown. |
| Source | 6188100 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16296 | Norfolk Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles John Brown | father | ||
| Alice Mary Brown Nee Cutting | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles John Brown | brother | 21st September 1893 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC In Remembrance | Martin4745 | |
| Cemetery Plan | Martin4745 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card | Martin4745 | |
| D C M Front | Martin4745 | |
| D C M Reverse | Martin4745 | |
| D.C.M. Citation | Martin4745 |
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