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Thomas Tarn fought in France during the First World War, service number 874344, with the 78th Battalion, CEF.
Alexander served in Manitoba, in Jamaica with Force Y, in Hong Kong with Force C. He had 763 days of service, including 576 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Government of Manitoba named Brown Hill, located south-east of Lake Sarah, in his honour in 1991. "
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
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Photo of Alexander Brown
Son of Thomas T. and Mary Brown, of Renwer, Manitoba Died on May 26, 1943 Age: 24 Hong Kong Casualty - Prisoner of War -
Photo of Alexander Brown
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
Honour Roll
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Photo of Alexander Brown
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Winnipeg Free Press 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Private Alexander Brown
Digital gallery of
Private Alexander Brown
Digital gallery of
Private Alexander Brown
Digital gallery of
Private Alexander Brown
Digital gallery of
Private Alexander Brown
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 140 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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