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We remember Frank Brown
We remember Frank Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1917
dates
Age 30
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29th July 1917
marriage
Alice M. Brown
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service
British Army
Gunner
686704
Royal Field Artillery
175th Bde.
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location
4, Elm St., Haslingden, Manchester.
United Kingdom
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1917
death
Died of wounds
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29th July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
II. A. 9.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 539503 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Elm St., Haslingden, Manchester. | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 686704 | Royal Field Artillery | 175th Bde. | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice M. Brown | wife |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialFrank Brown is also commemorated on this memorial. The memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The dedication reads “The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Frank Brown for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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RFA cap badgeFrank Brown was serving in "C" Bty. 175th Bde. Royal Field Artillery at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RFA cap badge | Ian105013 |
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