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Brown, J.L., Tpr., 1916

Photo: B. Chandler

In Longuenesse (St.Omer) Souvenir Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of 3461 Trooper James L. Brown, serving with the 1st Life Guards who died 29/01/1916.

In Amble West Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

In
Loving Memory
of
Jane
dearly beloved wife of
Peter Brown
who died at Radcliffe
Feb. 6th 1918, aged 58 years.
Also of their sons
James L. Brown
Trooper, 1st Life Guards,
died of wounds Jan. 29th 1916
in his 19th year
and is buried in St.Omer Cemetery France.
Henry G. Brown
Private, Royal Welsh Fusiliers,
killed in action at Mametz Wood France
Nov. 2nd 1915 aged 33 years.
And their daughter
Ann E. Brown
died May 21st 1928 aged 26 years.
Also of the above
Peter Brown
who died July1st 1926
aged 70 years.
"Peace, perfect peace."

James L. Brown is remembered in Radcliffe on R32.01


The CWGC entry for Trooper Brown

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk