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We remember Edgar Brown
We remember Edgar Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
404281
Canadian Infantry
35th Battalion
Source:9477356
5th June 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
404281
Canadian Infantry
14th Battalion
Source:9477356
27th October 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound right leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:9477356
3rd June 1916
1916
missing
Source:9477356
3rd June 1916
1919
discharge
Source:9477356
20th May 1919
1923
marriage
Barbara Mary Nicolson
Source:6184754
28th April 1923 - 19th February 1937
1924
children
David Edgar Brwon
Source:6191169
19th September 1924
1926
children
Margaret Edna Brown
Source:6191169
6th January 1926
1931
children
Barbara Mary Brown
Source:6191169
21st April 1931
1941
marriage
Mildred Louise Hammell
Source:6184754
10th April 1941 - 6th March 1968
awards
Gold Stripe
Other War Service Award
Source:6184778
employment
Plumber
Source:9477356
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6184778
1968
death
Not War Related
Vancouver
Canada
Source:6184780
6th March 1968
burial
Vancouver
Canada
Source:6184754
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 5533832 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 404281 | Canadian Infantry | 35th Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 404281 | Canadian Infantry | 14th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Stripe | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Edgar Brwon | son | 19th September 1924 | |
| Margaret Edna Brown | daughter | 6th January 1926 | |
| Barbara Mary Brown | daughter | 21st April 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Kinderdine | mother | ||
| Ebenezer John Brown | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Mary Nicolson | wife | 28th April 1923 | |
| Mildred Louise Hammell | wife | 10th April 1941 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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birth certificateThis shows Edgar was born in Manchester. The day, month and mother's name match the attestation.
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my grandfather in his hospital wardEdgar is on the right in the rear. I believe this ward is in England.
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peacockAs part of my grandfather's therapy after being wounded at Ypres, he embroidered this peacock. His daughters had it framed.Contributed by:
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marriage licenseThis is the license for Edgar's second marriage after the death of his first wife.Contributed by:
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Birth certificate for Barbara Mary BrownMy mother is Edgar Brown's youngest childContributed by:
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California, 1948The Brown family in California. Left to right - my mother Barbara, my grandfather's second wife Mildred, my Aunt Margaret and my grandfather.Contributed by:
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My grandparentsMy grandmother, Barbara Nicolson, and grandfather in about 1920, before their marriage.Contributed by:
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My grandfather and his family, 1937This shows my grandfather with his three children and the daughter of their housekeeper. (L-R - David, Margaret, Louise(?), the housekeeper's daughter, Barbara and Edgar)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian service record | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| birth certificate | Lynn31967 | |
| military discharge | Lynn31967 | |
| death certificate | Lynn31967 | |
| my grandfather in his hospital ward | Lynn31967 | |
| hospital picture | Lynn31967 | |
| peacock | Lynn31967 | |
| service crest | Lynn31967 | |
| marriage license | Lynn31967 | |
| marriage license | Lynn31967 | |
| Birth certificate for Barbara Mary Brown | Lynn31967 | |
| California, 1948 | Lynn31967 | |
| My grandparents | Lynn31967 | |
| My grandfather and his family, 1937 | Lynn31967 | |
| My grandfather | Lynn31967 | |
| Birth certificate for David Brown | Lynn31967 |
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