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We remember Robert James Brown
We remember Robert James Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Hugh Brown
Source:7625037
27th July 1895
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:7625041
1901
1901
location
Duncairn Gardens, Belfast
Ireland
parents address
Source:7625041
1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:7625043
1911
1911
location
Duncairn Gardens, Belfast
Ireland
parents address
Source:7625043
1911
1914
location
43 St James Road, Wandsworth Common, London SW
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7624959
1914
1914
location
Duncairn, Bond Road, Southampton, Hants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7624959
1914
1914
dates
Age 18
Source:7624959
2nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7624959
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2982
London Regiment
13th, 12th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:7624959
2nd September 1914 - 20th April 1917
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7624959
11th February 1915 - 16th September 1916
1917
location
Duncairn, Bond Road, Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7552869
1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 39274
Royal Naval Air Service
Roehampton-Crystal Palace-Vendome
Source:7552869
19th April 1917 - 13th October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Auxiliary Patrol
Source:7624969
14th October 1917
1919
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:7624969
January 1919
service
British Army
Private
490733
London Regiment
13th, 12th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:7624959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert James |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 7552869 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 St James Road, Wandsworth Common, London SW | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1914 | |
| Duncairn Gardens, Belfast | Ireland | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Duncairn Gardens, Belfast | Ireland | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Duncairn, Bond Road, Southampton, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1917 | |
| Duncairn, Bond Road, Southampton, Hants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2982 | London Regiment | 13th, 12th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 490733 | London Regiment | 13th, 12th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| Royal Navy | PI 39274 | Royal Naval Air Service | Roehampton-Crystal Palace-Vendome | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Auxiliary Patrol | Sub-Lieutenant | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Sub-Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Brown | father | ||
| Elizabeth Brown | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Brown | brother | 27th July 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'8" |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card for Robert James Brown, 13th London Regiment etc | Clare995 | |
| Address of brother, 2nd Lt Hugh Brown: Duncairn, Bond Rd, Southampton | Clare995 | |
| 1901 Irish Census record for Robert James Brown | Clare995 | |
| 1911 Irish Census record for Robert James Brown | Clare995 | |
| Robert J Brown, appointed temporary Sub-Lt, RNVR, 14 Oct 1917 | Clare995 | |
| Sub-Lt Robert James Brown, RNVR, serving on Motor Launch 36. | Clare995 |
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