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Brown, Sidney

Date of birth:
September 1902 (Winton/Bournemouth, Great Britain)
Service number:
5720440
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

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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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
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

Awarded with "PALESTINE" clasp.
General Service Medal 1918-1962

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