World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Ontario, Canada, he served as a Private in the 10th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Forces. On August 16, 1917, at Hill 70, near Loos, France, the 10th Battalion had just captured an enemy position when the enemy massed and counter-attacked in force. As all signal wires were cut, Private Brown and another soldier were ordered to carry messages back, at all costs. The other messenger was killed and Private Brown was seriously injured by enemy fire. He reached his friendly headquarters with a shattered arm and gasped out before giving his message about enemy movements. He died of his wounds and his actions were credited for saving many Allied lives. For most prestigious gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on October 16, 1917. In 2007 the Gananoque Legion had a cairn erected in his honour near the town's War Memorial. The Omemee, Ontario Legion was named the Harry Brown Branch.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Ontario, Canada, he served as a Private in the 10th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Forces. On August 16, 1917, at Hill 70, near Loos, France, the 10th Battalion had just captured an enemy position when the enemy massed and counter-attacked in force. As all signal wires were cut, Private Brown and another soldier were ordered to carry messages back, at all costs. The other messenger was killed and Private Brown was seriously injured by enemy fire. He reached his friendly headquarters with a shattered arm and gasped out before giving his message about enemy movements. He died of his wounds and his actions were credited for saving many Allied lives. For most prestigious gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on October 16, 1917. In 2007 the Gananoque Legion had a cairn erected in his honour near the town's War Memorial. The Omemee, Ontario Legion was named the Harry Brown Branch.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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