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We remember Walter Maurice Brown
We remember Walter Maurice Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9247414
5th April 1891
1891
location
41 Mountfield Road, Twyford Abbey, Ealing, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9247414
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Emma M A Brown
Source:9247415
1893
1896
sibling
Edith M Brown
Source:9247415
1896
1898
sibling
Elsie P Brown
Source:9247415
1898
1900
sibling
Caroline L Brown
Source:9247415
1900
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9247415
31st March 1901
1901
location
9 Wilmot Place, Hanwell, Brentford, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9247415
31st March 1901
1907
employment
Boot Repairer
Ealing, London
United Kingdom
Source:9247930
2nd September 1907
1907
enlistment
Hounslow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9247930
2nd September 1907
1907
location
19 Bedford Road, West Ealing, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9247930
2nd September 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/15988
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Attached 525th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9247930
22nd September 1907 - 29th November 1918
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:9247418
1st November 1916
1916
employment
Private, R.M.L.I.
H.M.S. Brilliant, Lerwick, Shetland
United Kingdom
Source:9247418
1st November 1916
1916
marriage
Laura Jane Fordyce Anderson
Source:9247418
1st November 1916
1916
location
H.M.S. Brilliant, Lerwick, Shetland
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9247418
1st November 1916
1917
children
Maurice William Brown
Source:9249379
23rd July 1917
1918
death
Died from disease.
Source:9245964
Source:9245967
29th November 1918
burial
Nord
France
I. C. 21.
Source:9245964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Maurice |
| Initials | WM |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 9245962 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Bedford Road, West Ealing, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd September 1907 | |
| 41 Mountfield Road, Twyford Abbey, Ealing, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 9 Wilmot Place, Hanwell, Brentford, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| H.M.S. Brilliant, Lerwick, Shetland | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1st November 1916 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | CH/15988 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Attached 525th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery | Private |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice William Brown | son | 23rd July 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Brown | father | ||
| Emma Petty | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma M A Brown | sister | 1893 | |
| Edith M Brown | sister | 1896 | |
| Elsie P Brown | sister | 1898 | |
| Caroline L Brown | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Jane Fordyce Anderson | wife | 1st November 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-09-02 | 5'10" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Marriage Registers, Lerwick, Orkney, Scotland | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 Transcription - 1907 | Susan31491 | |
| Statutory Registers - Births (Scotlands People) | Susan31491 |
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