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We remember George Albert Brown
We remember George Albert Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
Source:6196918
10th June 1891
1894
sibling
Harry F
Source:8818447
1894
1901
sibling
Alfred W
Source:8818447
1901
1901
location
11 Junction Terrace, Station Road, Polegate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8818447
31st March 1901
1911
location
174 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8980484
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
Z/294
Royal Naval Division
63rd Battalion
Source:6196918
21st May 1915
1918
death
Source:8818440
21st August 1918
burial
Foncquevillers
France
Plot 2, Row J, Grave 8
Source:8818440
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Albert |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 6196918 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Junction Terrace, Station Road, Polegate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 174 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/294 | Royal Naval Division | 63rd Battalion | Leading Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Brown | mother | ||
| George Brown | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry F | brother | 1894 | |
| Alfred W | brother | 1901 |
Media
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Hailsham CemeteryAn inscription for George Albert Brown appears on his parent's headstone in Hailsham Cemetery.
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Remembered with HonourLeading Seaman George Albert Brown is buried in Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery.Contributed by:
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Polegate Parish ChurchGeorge Brown is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St John's Parish Church PolegateContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Cemetery | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Polegate Parish Church | John65615 |
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