Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Alexander C. Brown
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: July 1916
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 322790
- Rank: Gunner
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- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Royal Garrison Artillery
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Personal Information
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- Address: 24 Hillbank Rd, Dundee
- Occupation: Mill Worker, John N. Kyd & Co, Rashiewell Works, Dundee
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4 Brothers
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More about Alexander C. Brown
Alexander Brown 322790 Royal Garrison Artillery
DUNDEE SOLDIER GAINS MILITARY MEDAL.
Gunner A. Brown, Royal Garrison Artillery, whose wife resides at 24 Hillbank Road, Dundee, has been awarded the Military Medal for bringing in two wounded men under heavy shell fire. Gunner Brown enlisted in July, 1916, and was wounded in the following year. He was formerly in the employment of Messrs John N. Kyd & Co., jute spinners, Rashiewell Works, Dundee.
Gunner Brown is one of five brothers who all enlisted at the call of their country. One of these was killed fifteen months ago, and another dangerously wounded. The other two are serving in Egypt and France respectively.
Dundee Courier 11th July 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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