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We remember Benjamin Woodrow Brown
We remember Benjamin Woodrow Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Edith Brown
Source:8628257
1877
1882
sibling
Harold Hugh Brown
Source:8628257
21st August 1882
1884
sibling
Hilda Ellen Brown
Source:8628257
11th June 1884
1886
location
36 Blessington Road, Walton, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8628287
1886 - 1891
1886
1901
location
43 Stonehill Street, Walton, Liverpool, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9256280
31st March 1901
1912
marriage
Louisa Victoria Cuthbert
Source:8628260
17th August 1912
1914
children
Muriel Edith Brown
Source:8628271
12th June 1914
1916
service
British Army
Private
358246
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
10th (Scottish) Battalion
Source:8628246
8th June 1916 - 7th October 1918
1916
children
Harold Benjamin Brown
Source:8628274
6th November 1916
service
British Army
Private
358246
Liverpool Regiment
Source:535151
1918
death
Died of wounds
Wounded on active service, transferred to casualty clearing station but died of wounds.
Flanders
France
Source:8628246
7th October 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
X.E.1
Source:8601428
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin Woodrow |
| Initials | BW |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 8628233 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Blessington Road, Walton, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | 1886 - 1891 | |
| 43 Stonehill Street, Walton, Liverpool, United Kingdom | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 358246 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 358246 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | 10th (Scottish) Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Edith Brown | daughter | 12th June 1914 | |
| Harold Benjamin Brown | son | 6th November 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Brown | mother | ||
| Hugh Brown | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Hugh Brown | brother | 21st August 1882 | |
| Hilda Ellen Brown | sister | 11th June 1884 | |
| Edith Brown | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Victoria Cuthbert | wife | 17th August 1912 |
Media
Media
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Commonwealth War Grave HeadstoneGrave X.E.1 Lapugnoy Military Cemetery Pas de Calais
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Military Roll of Honour at Liverpool Town HallThis photo shows the record for B W Brown on Panel 13 in the Hall of Remembrance to the Military War Dead - at Liverpool's Town HallContributed by:
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Harold Benjamin Brown (son)This image of Benjamin's son Harold dates from a family wedding in September 1938. He was the bride's cousin.Contributed by:
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Muriel Edith Brown (daughter)This image of Muriel was taken on her wedding day in 1937 when she married James Isaac.Contributed by:
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Harold Hugh Brown (brother)This studio photo of Benjamin's older brother was taken in the 1920s.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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10th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)More about 10th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)
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10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool ScottishMore about 10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool Scottish
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul84424 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Paul84424 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul84424 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Paul84424 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool, England, Baptisms 1813 - 1906 | Paul84424 | |
| Liverpool England Baptisms | Paul84424 | |
| UK Soldiers in the Great War Died 1914-1919 | Paul84424 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Archive | Paul84424 | |
| England and Wales FreeBMD Birth Index 1837-1915 | Paul84424 | |
| England and Wales Birth Index 1916-2005 | Paul84424 | |
| Liverpool, England Church of England Baptisms 1813 - 1906 | Paul84424 | |
| Link to image of marriage record | Ann39898 | |
| Link to WW1 service and award medal roll entry | Ann39898 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Grave Headstone | Paul84424 | |
| Military Roll of Honour at Liverpool Town Hall | Paul84424 | |
| Harold Benjamin Brown (son) | Paul84424 | |
| Muriel Edith Brown (daughter) | Paul84424 | |
| Harold Hugh Brown (brother) | Paul84424 |
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