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Surname: BROWN
Forename(s): Henry
Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire
Service No: 33218
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: York and Lancaster Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 1/5th Battalion
Division: 49th (West Riding) Division
Age: 25
Date of Death: 1917-08-15
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: A. 32.
CWGC Cemetery: ADINKERKE MILITARY CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Henry Brown was the son of Willie and Margaret Ann Brown, née Tosney. Willie was born at Gargrave and Margaret at Skipton, Yorkshire.
1901 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 29, Bennett Street - Henry Brown, aged 8 years, son of Willie and Margaret A. Brown.
1911 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 102, Keighley Road - Henry Brown, aged 18 years, born Skipton, son of William and Margaret Ann Brown.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Henry Brown, 31293, W. Rid. R.; 33218, Y. & L. R.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Henry Brown, 31293, 9th W. Rid. R.; 33218, 1/5 York. & Lanc. R. Died of Wounds 15.8.17.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Henry Brown, 33218, 1/5th Bn York. & Lancs. Date and Place of Death: 15.8.17. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - William. £5 9s. 4d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Henry. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Margaret Ann Brown. Relationship to soldier: Mother. Address: 53, Keighley Road, Skipton, Bradford, Yorkshire.
Henry is not listed in the online Midland Railway War Memorial. (See 'Craven Herald' and 'West Yorkshire Pioneer' for 24 August 1917).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
BROWN, Henry, aged 32, York and Lanc. Regt., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown, 53, Keighley Road, Skipton, died of wounds Aug. 15, 1917.
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Private Henry BROWN
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: York and Lancaster Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 49th (West Riding) Division
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24 August 1917
BROWN - Died from wounds received in action on August 15th, Private Henry Brown, York and Lancaster Regiment, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, 53, Keighley Road, Skipton, aged 25 years.
24 August 1917
SKIPTON PORTER SUCCUMBS TO WOUNDS
We regret to say that official news was received yesterday of the death from wounds received in action on August 15th of Private Henry Brown, York and Lancaster Regiment, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Keighley Road, Skipton. Deceased was 25 years of age and was formerly a porter at Skipton Station. His brother, Private John William Brown, is also serving with the Coldstream Guards at the Front.
19 October 1917
PRIVATE HENRY BROWN, SKIPTON
The above photograph is that of Private Henry Brown, York and Lancaster Regiment, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, 53, Keighley Road, Skipton, who was officially reported killed in action on August 15th. Twenty-five years of age, he was formerly a porter at Skipton Station. His brother, Private John Wm. Brown, is also serving with the Coldstream Guards at the Front.
16 August 1918
BROWN - In loving memory of Private Harry Brown, who died of wounds received in action an August 15th, 1917, aged 25 years.
"Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. - R.I.P."
From his Mother, Father, Sister, Brother and Miss Abrams, 53 Keighley Road, Skipton.
BROWN - In loving memory of Private Harry Brown, Yorks. and Lancs. Regiment, who died of wounds received in action August 15th, 1917.
"Ever remembered."
From his friend Arthur.
15 August 1919
BROWN - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private Harry Brown, York and Lancs. Regiment, who died of wounds received in action on August 15th, 1917. R.I.P.
Sadly missed by his Mother, Father, Brother and Sister Alice, 53 Keighley Road, Skipton.
13 August 1920
BROWN - In loving memory of Pte. Harry Brown, York and Lancs. Regt., who died of wounds received in action, August 15th, 1917.
Sadly missed by his Mother, Father, Brother and Sister, 53 Keighley Road, Skipton.
12 August 1921
BROWN - In loving memory of Pte. H. Brown, killed in action, August 15th, 1917.
"R.I.P.'
From Mother, Brother and Sister, 53 Keighley Road, Skipton.
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24 August 1917
BROWN - Died of wounds, Aug. 15th, Pte. Harry Brown, of the York and Lancaster Regiment, eldest son of Mr. Wm. Brown, of 53, Keighley Road, Skipton, aged 25.
24 August 1917
SKIPTON
DEATH OF PRIVATE H. BROWN
News was received yesterday that Pte. Harry Brown, of the York and Lancaster Regiment, eldest son of Mr. William Brown, of 53, Keighley Road, Skipton, had died from wounds received in action on the 15th of August. Private Brown, who was 25 years of age, was formerly employed as a porter at the Skipton Railway Station. Mr. Brown has also another son, Private John Brown, who is serving with the Coldstream Guards at the front.
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