John Henry BROWN (2)

Main CPGW Record

Surname: BROWN

Forename(s): John Henry

Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire

Service No: 22332

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: Northumberland Fusiliers

Battalion / Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion

Division: 11th (Northern) Division

Age: 22

Date of Death: 1915-12-17

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 34 to 36.

CWGC Cemetery: ---

CWGC Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

John Henry Brown was the son of John Piercy and Margaret Ann Brown, née Lowcock. Both parents were born at Skipton, Yorkshire.

1901 Bradford, Yorkshire Census: 132, College Road - John Hy. Brown, aged 8 years, born Skipton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, son of John P. and Margaret A. Brown.

1911 Bradford, Yorkshire Census: 72, Park Road - John Henry Brown, aged 18 years, born Skipton, Yorkshire, son of John Piercy and Margaret Ann Brown.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John H. Brown, 22332, North'd Fus. Theatre of War first served in: (2B) Balkans. Date of entry therein: 11.11.15. D. of W.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte John Henry Brown, 22332, 8th North'd Fus. D. of Wds.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte John Henry Brown, 22332, 8th Bn N'umberland Fusiliers. Date and Place of Death: 17.12.15. Gallipoli. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - John P. £5 12s. 2d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for john. Name(s) on card(s): Mrs Margaret Ann Brown. Relationship: Mother. Address: 72, Park Road, Bradford, Yorkshire.

John is commemorated in the 'City of Bradford Great War 1914-1918 Roll of Honour'.

Data Source: Local War Memorial

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:

BROWN, John Henry, aged 23, Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly employed at Skipton Brewery, died from wounds received in Dardanelles campaign, Dec. 17, 1915.

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