Brown, Harold Masters
Second Lieutenant Harold Masters Brown, M.C. Royal Berkshire Regiment, who died of wounds on July 9, aged 28, was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown of Slimfold, Sussex. He was educated at Horsham Grammar School and King's College, London, where he took his B.Sc. degree with honours. His commanding officer speaks of him as "a most popular and gallant officer, who led his company, of which he had just taken command, across to the enemy's lines splendidly." He was wounded in five places, and had been awarded the M.C. after his death. The Times 7 September 1916.
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Brown |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Harold Masters |
| Family details | Son of William and Keziah Harriett Brown, of Slinfold, Sussex. |
| Previous education | Horsham Grammar School |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dept / course | Science |
| Qualifications | B.Sc. (Hons). |
| Military unit | Royal Berkshire Regiment, 5th Bn. |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Decorations / medals | M.C. conferred after his death. |
| Citation(s) | For conspicuous gallantry in action on several occasions notably where he carried out a dangerous reconnaissance of the enemy's trenches, and afterwards led his Company to the attack with great dash. He was wounded in five places. The Times 26 August 1916 |
| Date of death | 9 July 1916 |
| Age at death | 27 |
| Rank at death | Second Lieutenant |
| Burial place | Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France |
| Commemoration(s) | King's College Chapel |
| Notes | His brother Dr. William Brown was Head of the Psychology Dept. |
| Sources | King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; The Times |