Pte
Thomas William Brown

Information about birth

Date of birth:
18/10/1890
Place of birth:
Thirsk, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

General information

Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Church of England

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
74244
Enlistment date:
26/02/1915
Enlistment place:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 28th Bn. (North West)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
08/10/1915
Place of death:
Store Farm, Kemmel, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
24

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 18 - 26 - 28.

Points of interest 3

#1 Place of birth
#2 Enlistment place
#3 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Previously reported Missing, now Killed in Action." This soldier, together with five comrades, was instantly killed by the explosion of an enemy mine.

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