Brown, Theodore Anthony
Captain Theodore Anthony Brown, M.C., The Buffs, was the fifth son of the late Anthony Brown and Jane Chalmers Brown of Broomhill, Beckenham. He was educated at Hillside, Eastbourne, The Abbey School, Beckenham and Tonbridge School. Soon after leaving school he joined the squadron of the Inns of Court O.T.C. and on the outbreak of war he was given a commission in the Dragoon Guards. He served with that regiment in Flanders during the winter of 1914-15. He went to England early in 1915, and transferred into the Buffs, leaving again for the front in August of that year. He had seen much active service, and last autumn was awarded the Military Cross. For some months he had been in command of a company. He was killed in action while leading his company aged 27.One of his brothers was killed in action, in November 1915. The Times 8 May 1917
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Brown |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Theodore Anthony |
| Date of birth | 1889 |
| Place of birth | Bromley Registration District |
| Family details | Son of Anthony & Jane Chalmers Brown of 29 Southend Road, Beckenham |
| Previous education | Hillside, Eastbourne; the Abbey School, Beckenham and Tonbridge School. |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dept / course | Evening Classes, Science |
| Military unit | The Buffs (East Kent Regt.) B Coy, 3rd Bn. attd 1st Bn. |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Decorations / medals | M.C. |
| Citation(s) | Theodore Anthony Brown, E Kent R. Spec. Res. He volunteered and made three journeys under heavy shell fire, carrying up bombs which were urgently needed. The Times 15 Nov 1916 |
| Date of death | 15 April 1917 |
| Age at death | 27 |
| Rank at death | Captain |
| Cause of death | Killed in action. |
| Commemoration(s) | King's College Chapel; Loos Memorial |
| Notes | Captain Brown served with the Carabiniers before being attached to The Buffs. His letters from the front were privately published as a book A Year in the Salient. |
| Sources | King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; The Times |