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SECTION XIII Page 62 Download original document at bottom of page BROWN, W. A., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. He had previously served in the South African war and in November 1915, voluntarily re-enlisted, and early in the following year embarked for France. During his service in this theatre of war he fought in many notable Battles, including those of Festubert, Beaumont-Hamel, Ypres and Thiepval, and was wounded on four occasions. Invalided home in May 1918, he was engaged on light duties in England until demobilised in March 1919, and holds the Queen's and King's South African Medals, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 23, Gibson Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. BROWN, W. A., Private, R.A.S.C. He volunteered in April 1915, and in the same year proceeded overseas. During his service in France he was engaged on important transport duties conveying food supplies to the front lines. Later, however, owing to ill-health he was invalided home, and in January 1916, was discharged as medically unfit for further service. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 17, Lucey Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. BROWN, W. C., Guardsman, Coldstream Guards. He volunteered at the declaration of war, but was shortly afterwards invalided out of the Army in consequence of ill-health. He later obtained work of National importance at the South Metropolitan Gas Works, where he was engaged as a locomotive driver, thus rendering valuable services until the close of hostilities. 3, Blakeley Buildings, Tunnel Avenue, Greenwich, S.E.10 BROWN, W. G., Private, The Buffs (E. Kent Regt.) Volunteering in August 1914, he was drafted on the completion of his training to the Western Front. Whilst overseas he was in action at Loos, Vimy Ridge, and Albert and was wounded. On recovery he proceeded to Salonika, and served on the Struma, and in other sectors of the Balkans. He returned home and was demobilised in February 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 32, East Surrey Grove, Peckham, S.E.15. BROWN, W. H., Private, 19th London Regiment. He joined in August 1917, and after his training proceeded to France in the following year. Whilst overseas he took part in various operations including the second Battles of the Somme, the Marne, and the Aisne, and was also in action on the Lys, and in many subsequent engagements. He returned to England and was demobilised in February 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 56, Cornbury Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. BROWN, W. J., Corporal, R.A.S.C. (M.T.) Volunteering in November 1915, he was drafted to France in March of the following year. Whilst overseas he was engaged on important transport duties conveying supplies of ammunition to the forward lines, and was present at various operations in the Somme and Ypres sectors. He also served at Ham and Cambrai and in the Advance of 1918. He returned to England and was demobilised in August 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 12, Cornwell Road, Peckham, S.E.15. BROWN, W. J., Rifleman, 17th London Regt., and Rifle Brigade. He joined in November 1916, and in the following year was drafted to the Western Front. Whilst in France he was wounded in the fighting in the Somme sector, and invalided to hospital at the Base. On recovery he returned to the line and was again wounded and sent home. After convalescence he rejoined his unit in France and was in action at Ypres and Amiens, and in various operations in the Retreat and Advance of 1918, and was gassed. He returned to England, and was demobilised in February 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 12, Rutts Terrace, New Cross, S.E.14. BROWN, W. J., Ordinary Seaman, R.N. He volunteered in May 1915, and after his training proceeded with H.M.S. "Juno" to the Persian Gulf. After serving there for a time he was engaged on important patrol duties in the Indian Ocean. He returned to England and was demobilised in May 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 19, Debnam's Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. BROWN, W. J. J., Stoker, 1st Class, R.N. He volunteered in September 1915, and was engaged in H.M.T.B.D. "Cynthia" in the Atlantic Ocean on important convoy duties, escorting troops to the fighting areas. In 1918 he was transferred to the Dover Patrol and was in action in H.M.T.B.D. "Botha" off Dunkirk, where he gave his life for King and Country on March 21st, of that year. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "Honour to the immortal dead who gave their youth that the world might grow old in peace." 39, Azof Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. BROWNE, F. J., Gunner, R.F.A. Volunteering in November 1914, he proceeded to the Western Front in the following year, and during his service in this theatre of war took part in many battles. He was in action on the Somme and at Arras, Ypres, Amiens and Bapaume, and also served in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. Returning home he was demobilised in June 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 16, Burchell Road, Peckham, S.E.15. BROWNE, J., Wireless Operator, R.N. He joined in February 1918, and later was posted to H.M.S. "Offa." He was engaged on patrol work off the Irish Coast and rendered much valuable service until demobilised in February 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 30, Rolt Street, Deptford, S.E.8 BROWNE, R., Rifleman, 17th London Regiment. He joined in July 1916, and after his training served at various stations on important duties with his unit. He rendered valuable services, but owing to ill-health was unable to secure a transfer overseas, and was discharged as medically unfit for further duty in January 1919. 41, Shere Road, Deptford, S.E.8. BROWNFIELD, H., Corporal, M.G.C. He joined in August 1918, and after completing his training served at various stations on important duties with his unit. He was not successful in obtaining his transfer overseas before the conclusion of hostilities, but rendered valuable services until demobilised in September 1919. 80, Blackwall Lane, East Greenwich, S.E.10. BROWNING, C. W., L/Corporal, R.A.S.C. Volunteering in March 1915, he proceeded to France later in the same month, and served in the engagements at Neuve Chapelle, St. Eloi, Hill 60, Ypres, Loos, Vimy Ridge and the Somme. He was also in action at Ploegsteert, Passchendaele and Amiens, and returning home after the Armistice was demobilised in March 1919, holding the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 25, Peckham Park Road, Peckham, S.E.15. BROWNING, F. H., Sapper, R.E. He attested in 1915, and was called to the Colours in February of the following year. After his training he served on important duties with the anti-aircraft Section of the Royal Engineers, and was engaged on coastal defence work at various stations. He rendered valuable services, but was not successful in obtaining a transfer abroad before the conclusion of hostilities, and was demobilised in October 1919. 230, Ferndale Road, Stockwell, S.W.9. BROWNING, H. W., Gunner, R.G.A. He volunteered in March 1915, and in the following August was drafted to France, and whilst overseas served in many important engagements, including those on the Somme and at Arras. He was severely wounded at Beaumont-Hamel in September 1916, and was sent to hospital in France and invalided home in June of the following year. Subsequently he was discharged as medically unfit for further service in January 1918, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 74, Alloa Road, Deptford, S.E.8. BROWNING, W. A., Private, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). He attested in 1915, and was called to the Colours in May of the following year, and proceeded overseas on completion of his training. During his service on the Western Front he was engaged as a Despatch rider, and was in action at Delville and Ploegsteert Woods, and on the Somme and the Ancre. He was wounded by shrapnel, and on his way to hospital was seriously injured in a motor accident. Subsequently he was discharged as medically unfit for further duty in December 1917, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 230, Ferndale Road, Stockwell, S.W.9. BROWNLOW, T. E., Private, 20th London Regt. Volunteering in April 1915, he was sent in the following year to France, and took part in the fighting at Vimy Ridge, and on the Somme. Later transferred to Salonika he was in action on the Doiran front, and afterwards proceeded to Egypt, where he served with General Allenby's Forces in the Advance to Palestine, during which he was wounded. After being in hospital at Cairo and Alexandria he was invalided home, and subsequently discharged as medically unfit in January 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 45, Azof Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. BRUNDISH, E. R., Sergt., R.E. He volunteered in 1915, and later in the same year landed in France, where he served in many sectors. He was present during the Battles of Ypres, Arras, St. Quentin, and the Somme, and after the Armistice proceeded with the Army of Occupation to Germany. Demobilised in 1919, he holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 84, Colomb Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. View And Download Original Document |