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Surname: BROWN
Forename(s): John
Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire
Service No: 13149
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Battalion / Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion
Division: 15th (Scottish) Division
Age: 43
Date of Death: 1915-09-26
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 46 to 49.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
John Brown was the son of Matthew and Elizabeth Brown, formerly Gallagher, née Harrison. Matthew was born at Brunthwaite and Elizabeth at Skipton, Yorkshire.
1881 Bradley, Skipton, Yorkshire Census: Chapel Houses - John Brown, aged 9 years, born Skipton, son of Matthew and Elizabeth Brown.
1891 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 11, Albert Street - John Brown, aged 19 years, born Skipton, Tailor's Apprentice; son of Elizabeth Brown, widow.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John Brown, 13149, 7/R. Sc. Fus. Theatre of War first served in: 1 - France. Date of entry therein: 18.8.15. K. in A.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte John Brown, 13149, 7/R. Sc. Fus.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte John Brown, 13149, 7th (S) Bn R. Scots Fus. Date and Place of Death: 26.9.15. In Action. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Sister - Annie. £ 0 9s. 8d. Sister - Elizabeth. £0 9s. 8d. War Gratuity: Sister - Annie. £3 10s. 0d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) for John not found.
John is commemorated in the Rolls of Honour at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh.
On the 13 May 1916 the 6th (Service) Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers was amalgamated with the 7th (Service) Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers to form the 6th/7th Battalion.
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, John, Royal Scots Fusiliers, aged 43, served through Boer War, brother of Miss Annie Brown, Westmorland Street, [Skipton], killed in action, France, 1915.
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 15th (Scottish) Division
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19 November 1915
FORMER SKIPTON MAN KILLED
Pte. John Brown, Scotch Fusiliers, brother of Miss Annie Brown, of Westmorland Street and Mrs. Waddington, Broughton Road, Skipton, has been killed in action in France. According to news received by relatives, he was shot through the head.
Pte. Brown, who was 43 years of age, joined the Army at the age of 2l and was a time expired man when the present war broke out. He went through the South African campaign. He re-enlisted soon after the outbreak of hostilities.
To a former generation of Skiptonians he will be well known. He served his time as tailor with Messrs. Chadwick and Co., Swadford Street, Skipton.
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19 November 1915
SKIPTON SOLDIER KILLED IN FRANCE
News has been received that Pte. John Brown, of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, and brother of Miss Annie Brown of Westmoreland Street and of Mrs. Waddington of Broughton Road, Skipton, has been killed in action in France. Pte. Brown, who was 43 years of age, was an old soldier, having served through the Boer War. He received his discharge some years ago, having served his time, but upon the outbreak of the war he again enlisted. He was killed instantaneously, being shot through the head. He served his time as a tailor with Mr. I. Chadwick of Swadford Street, Skipton, and will be well known by many old Skiptonians. He first joined the colours when he was 21 years of age.
24 December 1915
CRAVEN'S ROLL OF HONOUR - SKIPTON
Pte. John Brown, Royal Scots Fusiliers, and brother of Miss Annie Brown, of Westmoreland Street, Skipton, killed in action in France, and 43 years of age. An old soldier, having served through the Boer War. Joined the Colours at the age of 21.
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