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Plaque Browne 1915 Holy Trinity

Reference

E27.03

Place

EMBLETON

Map ref

NU 230224

Original Location

Holy Trinity Church. On wall of north aisle.

Which war

1914-18

Memorial Description

Plaque on marble pattress, 10 inches high x 24 inches wide 254mm x 609mm). There are badges in the top left and right corners. The lettering is in Roman capitals.

Materials used

Brass plate on marble base.

Inscription

To the memory of
C. Nicholas F. Browne
2nd Lieut. 1st Royal Dragoons
Dearly beloved son of
Captain C.E. Browne of Brunton, late 15th (The King's) Hussars
and Kathleen his wife, and grandson of Major Browne
of Doxford Hall. Killed in Flanders May 13th 1915, fighting
in the service of his country. Aged 20.
"A good life hath but a few days but a good name endureth for ever."

Names

See above

Sculptor, Artist or Designer

Jones and Willis Ltd.

Notes

1. In the CWGC entry, 'Clanton' should be 'Glanton'.

2. 2nd Lieut. Browne is also remembered in Whittingham W48.01

Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material

Photos: P. Thirkell

Source of quotation:
�A good life hath but . . .� Apocrypha: Ecclesiasticus 41 verse 13

External web link

The CWGC entry for 2nd Lieutenant Browne

Research acknowledgements

P. Thirkell; Mr. and Mrs. Malthouse (Embleton LHS)

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