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We remember William Edward Brown
We remember William Edward Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1887
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7031711
1887
1915
service
British Army
Private
23/1526
Northumberland Fusiliers
1st Garrison Battalion
Source:9039776
1915
marriage
Mary Elizabeth
Source:7031711
service
British Army
Private
1326
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:561915
1915
death
Malta
Source:7031711
26th September 1915
burial
Malta
Source:7031711
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 7031711 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1326 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 23/1526 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 1st Garrison Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Brown | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth | wife |
Media
Media
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War GravePhoto of William's gravestone in Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta, taken in March 2016
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Selena49658
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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 | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Grave | Selena49658 |
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