| Surname: | Brown |
| Initials: | G H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/741 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 25/4/1915 to 11/11/18. Class Z Reserve 14/4/1919. Acts of Courage Extracted From The Corps Order Books. P/741 LANCE CORPORAL G BROWN MILITARY FOOT POLICE Extract from General Routine Order (Italy) No. 555 dated 12/4/18 The General Officer Commanding wishes to express his appreciation of the gallant conduct of No P/741 L/Cpl Brown, MFP, on April 3rd 1918, in jumping into the water and rescuing a young Italian girl who had attempted suicide by throwing herself into a canal. An entry will be made in the Conduct Sheet of this NCO in accordance with King's Regulations, para 1919 (XIV). (AFO 1810 BEF, MFP, No20 dated 30/4/18). |
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| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: Corps Order Books 25 Page: 91 April 12, 1918) |
| Citation: | P/741 LANCE CORPORAL G BROWNMILITARY FOOT POLICEExtract from General Routine Order (Italy) No. 555 dated 12/4/18The General Officer Commanding wishes to express his appreciation of the gallant conduct of No P/741 L/Cpl Brown, MFP, on April 3rd 1918, in jumping into the water and rescuing a young Italian girl who had attempted suicide by throwing herself into a canal. An entry will be made in the Conduct Sheet of this NCO in accordance with King's Regulations, para 1919 (XIV). (AFO 1810 BEF, MFP, No20 dated 30/4/18). |