Brown, Sidney
- Date of birth:
- September 1902 (Winton/Bournemouth, Great Britain)
- Service number:
- 5720440
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Sidney Brown was born in September 1902 in Winton, Bournemouth. On October 18th, 1920 he entered service with 2nd Battalionn, The Dorset Regiment and served between 1936 ande 1939 in Palestine. In 1944 he took part in the landings in Normandy.
Promotions:
March 1st, 1931: Sergeant:
?: Warrent Officer 3rd Grade.
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Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Warrant Officer 3rd Class
- Unit:
- 2nd Battalion The Dorset Regiment, 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, British Army
- Awarded on:
- October 22nd, 1940
Awarded with "PALESTINE" clasp.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- Photo 1: Bob Oxenbury
- - Supplement to The London Gazette of 22nd October 1940, Issue 34975, Page 6155
Photo
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