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John Brown

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  • Buried in Y Farm Military Cemetery.
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Kimberley, Nottinghamshire
He was the son of Edmund John and Alice Brown and the brother of Selina, Samuel, Annie and Ethel Brown. In 1911, they lived on Victoria Street and later 1, Rock Side (both Kimberley Nottinghamshire).
In 1911, he was a miner.
18 Dec 1914
20
193056 - CWGC Website
17115
Private
1st Bn Grenadier Guards
John Brown's brother Samuel lost an eye during the Great War serving with the Sherwood Foresters (see photo).
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  • Buried in Y Farm Military Cemetery.
    John Brown - Buried in Y Farm Military Cemetery.
  • Courtesy of John Brown's granddaughter via Facebook
    Sam Brown after losing his left eye - Courtesy of John Brown's granddaughter via Facebook

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