Basic Details Surname Brown Forenames Ernest James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MM Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) not stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L/Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated not stated on memorial