Basic Details
Surname
Brown
Forenames
E M
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Eric Metcalfe
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details are based on information supplied by the College Archivist (see Additional Information). This included the following biographical details: '(1912) Born 22 February 1892, Barkley West, Cape Colony, South Africa; son of William Thomas Tilbrook Brown, Merchant, and Amy Rayner. Subject(s): Law. Tutor(s): L H K Bushe-F ox. Educ: Kingswood College; Rhodes College, Grahamstown. Career: London Rifle Brigade; Bedfordshire Regiment; Lieutenant, Tank Corps, WWI. Died 30 September 1917 (killed in action).' Another birographical source (see References) states: 'Eric Brown from South Africa, who read moral sciences, played rugby and rowed, was described by his friends as an ‘untidily dressed man with a charming expression who was always pleased to see us’. He was the commander of a tank which was hit by German fire during an offensive in 1917.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1917
Month of death
September
Day of death
30
Age at death
25
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial