Browne, William Dennis
Dennis Browne came to Guy’s in January, 1913, and succeeded Clive Caret as organist to the hospital and conductor of the musical society. He was educated at Rugby School and Clare College, Cambridge, where he held a classical and two musical scholarships, and was already marked as a musician of exceptional promise. His compositions included a short ballet and a few admirable songs, and some Latin church music which has been performed at Westminster Cathedral.
He joined the Royal Naval Division last September with his friend Rupert Brooke, and took part in the Antwerp Expedition. He was slightly wounded at the Dardanelles on May 8th, and had only just rejoined his battalion when he was killed. His singular charm of character had gained him many friends, and he will be long remembered by all who met him at Guy’s.
“D. B.” was one of the fortunate few who possessed an artistic temperament together with an absolute lack of snobbishness; his sincerity could never be doubted for an instant by any one with whom he came in contact. His friendship was a thing to be prized, and though he was only at Guy’s for a short time, there are many here who will feel that “The world is poorer for a man.” Guy’s Hospital Gazette
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Browne |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | William Dennis |
| Previous education | Rugby; Clare College, Cambridge |
| College | Guy's Hospital |
| Dates at college | January 1913 as Organist |
| Military unit | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Hood Bn. R.N. Div. |
| Date enlisted | September 1914 |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Date of death | 4 June 1915 |
| Rank at death | Sub Lieutenant |
| Place of death | Dardanelles |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Commemoration(s) | Guy's Hospital Memorial; Helles Memorial; Clare College, Cambridge Roll of Honour |
| Sources | Guy's Hospital Medical School Records, King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Wikipedia |