Alan Brown (British Army officer)
British Army officer (1909–1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brigadier Alan Ward Brown CBE DSO MC (8 July 1909 – 1 September 1971) was a British Army tank officer of the Second World War.
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Alan Brown | |
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Born | (1909-07-08)8 July 1909 Littlehampton, West Sussex, England[1] |
Died | 1 September 1971(1971-09-01) (aged 62) High Hurstwood, Sussex, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1930–1958 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Service number | 44827 |
Unit | Royal Tank Regiment |
Commands held | 147th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps 3rd Royal Tank Regiment 31st Armoured Brigade Specialised Armour Development Establishment 25th Armoured Brigade |
Battles/wars | Mohmand campaign of 1935 Second World War |
Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Chevalier of the Order of Leopold with Palm Croix de guerre |
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