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We remember James Alexander Browning
We remember James Alexander Browning
Duplicate of J A Browning
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1881
location
Onslow Square, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8515892
3rd April 1881
1891
location
First Avenue, Hove, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8515894
5th April 1891
1891
education
Eton College
Eton
United Kingdom
Source:8661508
September 1891 - December 1895
1898
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Dragoon Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:8515887
May 1898 - 15th August 1899
1899
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Dragoon Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:8515887
16th August 1899 - September 1901
1901
location
Irchester, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8515895
31st March 1901
1901
service
British Army
Captain
Dragoon Guards
Source:8515887
September 1901 - July 1911
1903
marriage
Lilian Brenda Fisher
Source:8515896
1903
1911
location
Stoney Croft, Church Lane, Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8515890
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Major
Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays)
2nd Battalion
Source:8515887
July 1911 - 31st October 1914
1914
dates
Age 36
Source:7249614
31st October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7249614
Source:8515886
31st October 1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7249614
children
Geoffrey Alexander Browning
Source:8515890
children
Peter Campbell Browning
Source:8515890
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7249614
sibling
Robert Campbell Browning
Source:8515892
sibling
Alice March M Browning
Source:8515892
sibling
Mary A Browning
Source:8515894
sibling
Amy R Browning
Source:8515894
sibling
Ethel C Browning
Source:8515894
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Alexander |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Browning |
| Source | 7249614 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Avenue, Hove, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Irchester, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Onslow Square, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Stoney Croft, Church Lane, Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Dragoon Guards | 2nd Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Dragoon Guards | Captain | |||
| British Army | Dragoon Guards | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) | 2nd Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Alexander Browning | son | ||
| Peter Campbell Browning | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Louise | mother | ||
| Edward Campbell Browning | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Campbell Browning | brother | ||
| Alice March M Browning | sister | ||
| Mary A Browning | sister | ||
| Amy R Browning | sister | ||
| Ethel C Browning | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Brenda Fisher | wife | 1903 |
Media
Media
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The Bond of Sacrifice: James Alexander BrowningIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
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Major James Alexander Browning MIDMajor James Alexander Browning MID. Unit: 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays). Death: 31 October 1914. Son of Mr. E. C. Browning; husband of Lilian Browning, of Greengates, Wargrave, Berks.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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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 | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: James Alexander Browning | Hannah21187 | |
| Eton College Register | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: James Alexander Browning | Hannah21187 | |
| Major James Alexander Browning MID | James201 |
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