Obituary Published in the Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia) on February 12, 1928
BODY OF DR. BROWN BROUGHT TO NORFOLK
Commander of Virginia Department American Legion Met by Guard of Honor
The body of Dr. Israel Brown of Norfolk, commander of the Virginia Department, American Legion, and one of the outstanding physicians of the state, found dead in bed at his room in the Monticello hotel, Charlottesville, was brought to Norfolk last night. The body was met by a guard of honor composed of volunteers of the Norfolk Legion post which will be maintained until the funeral services, which had not been arranged last night. Dr. Brown was attending a meeting of the post commanders in Charlottesville.
Dr. Brown is survived by three sisters, Miss Rachel Brown, of Norfolk; Mrs. James Lannigan, of Butte, Mont.; Mrs. Elias Brown, of Charleston, S. C. and one brother, Captain S. E. Brown, U.S.A. flight surgeon stationed at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas.
Although funeral arrangements were incomplete tonight, it is expected that full military honors will be rendered.
Dr. Brown was born July 27, 1873 in Newberry, S. C., where he received his early education, later graduating from Newberry College and the South Carolina Medical College, Charleston, S. C. He came to Norfolk in 1895 to begin his practice and became connected with St. Vincent's Hospital soon after his arrival serving on the staff of that institution for more than 25 years.
Dr. Brown's ability brought him many honors among those of his own profession. He served as president of the Norfolk Medical Society and of the Seaboard Medical Association and was a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association.
The son of a South Carolina Confederate veteran, Dr. Brown had a natural love of service to his country which began more than 15 years prior to the World War. He had risen to the rank of major in the Medical corps of the 4th Virginia regiment at the outbreak of the conflict. Previous service on the Mexican border in 1916 found him medical inspector of the 4th Virginia regiment.
Going over seas after entry of the United States in the war, Dr. Brown was made commanding officer of the 115th Field Hospital. He served at the front lines during the Alsace and Meuse-Argonne campaigns covering the period from June 1918 to Nov. 11, when the armistice was signed.
Following his return to this country he was raised to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Medical Reserve Corps.
Dr. Brown was among the first ex-service men to take up the idea of the American Legion and he soon became one of the most enthusiastic workers in the organization. He was a member of Norfolk Post No. 36, which he had served in nearly every capacity when he was elected post commander last year. He resigned later to accept the place of commander of the Department of Virginia last September when the state convention met in Newport News, preparatory to sailing for France on the U. S. S. Pennland.
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Published in The News Leader (Staunton, Virginia) on February 16, 1928
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF LEGION COMMANDER
NORFOLK, Feb. 16—The body of Dr. Israel Brown, commander of the state department of the American Legion, who died at Charlottesville Saturday while attending a legion meeting, was buried here yesterday with greater ceremony and pomp than has been accorded any civilian in the memory of Norfolk's oldest citizens.
Legionnaires from all parts of (information missing) grave. Four batteries of the Coast Artillery from Fortress Monroe, a battalion of sailors from the naval base and four companies of the Virginia National Guard took part.
Services were held in Olef Sholom synagogue, with Masonic rites at the grave. Upward of 5,000 people participated in the ceremonies.
Dr. Brown was 53, and had commanded a base hospital in France during the World War. He served two terms in the Virginia house of delegates and was known throughout Virginia for his charity and philanthropic works.
BODY OF DR. BROWN BROUGHT TO NORFOLK
Commander of Virginia Department American Legion Met by Guard of Honor
The body of Dr. Israel Brown of Norfolk, commander of the Virginia Department, American Legion, and one of the outstanding physicians of the state, found dead in bed at his room in the Monticello hotel, Charlottesville, was brought to Norfolk last night. The body was met by a guard of honor composed of volunteers of the Norfolk Legion post which will be maintained until the funeral services, which had not been arranged last night. Dr. Brown was attending a meeting of the post commanders in Charlottesville.
Dr. Brown is survived by three sisters, Miss Rachel Brown, of Norfolk; Mrs. James Lannigan, of Butte, Mont.; Mrs. Elias Brown, of Charleston, S. C. and one brother, Captain S. E. Brown, U.S.A. flight surgeon stationed at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas.
Although funeral arrangements were incomplete tonight, it is expected that full military honors will be rendered.
Dr. Brown was born July 27, 1873 in Newberry, S. C., where he received his early education, later graduating from Newberry College and the South Carolina Medical College, Charleston, S. C. He came to Norfolk in 1895 to begin his practice and became connected with St. Vincent's Hospital soon after his arrival serving on the staff of that institution for more than 25 years.
Dr. Brown's ability brought him many honors among those of his own profession. He served as president of the Norfolk Medical Society and of the Seaboard Medical Association and was a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association.
The son of a South Carolina Confederate veteran, Dr. Brown had a natural love of service to his country which began more than 15 years prior to the World War. He had risen to the rank of major in the Medical corps of the 4th Virginia regiment at the outbreak of the conflict. Previous service on the Mexican border in 1916 found him medical inspector of the 4th Virginia regiment.
Going over seas after entry of the United States in the war, Dr. Brown was made commanding officer of the 115th Field Hospital. He served at the front lines during the Alsace and Meuse-Argonne campaigns covering the period from June 1918 to Nov. 11, when the armistice was signed.
Following his return to this country he was raised to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Medical Reserve Corps.
Dr. Brown was among the first ex-service men to take up the idea of the American Legion and he soon became one of the most enthusiastic workers in the organization. He was a member of Norfolk Post No. 36, which he had served in nearly every capacity when he was elected post commander last year. He resigned later to accept the place of commander of the Department of Virginia last September when the state convention met in Newport News, preparatory to sailing for France on the U. S. S. Pennland.
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Published in The News Leader (Staunton, Virginia) on February 16, 1928
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF LEGION COMMANDER
NORFOLK, Feb. 16—The body of Dr. Israel Brown, commander of the state department of the American Legion, who died at Charlottesville Saturday while attending a legion meeting, was buried here yesterday with greater ceremony and pomp than has been accorded any civilian in the memory of Norfolk's oldest citizens.
Legionnaires from all parts of (information missing) grave. Four batteries of the Coast Artillery from Fortress Monroe, a battalion of sailors from the naval base and four companies of the Virginia National Guard took part.
Services were held in Olef Sholom synagogue, with Masonic rites at the grave. Upward of 5,000 people participated in the ceremonies.
Dr. Brown was 53, and had commanded a base hospital in France during the World War. He served two terms in the Virginia house of delegates and was known throughout Virginia for his charity and philanthropic works.
Obituary Published in the Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia) on February 12, 1928
BODY OF DR. BROWN BROUGHT TO NORFOLK
Commander of Virginia Department American Legion Met by Guard of Honor
The body of Dr. Israel Brown of Norfolk, commander of the Virginia Department, American Legion, and one of the outstanding physicians of the state, found dead in bed at his room in the Monticello hotel, Charlottesville, was brought to Norfolk last night. The body was met by a guard of honor composed of volunteers of the Norfolk Legion post which will be maintained until the funeral services, which had not been arranged last night. Dr. Brown was attending a meeting of the post commanders in Charlottesville.
Dr. Brown is survived by three sisters, Miss Rachel Brown, of Norfolk; Mrs. James Lannigan, of Butte, Mont.; Mrs. Elias Brown, of Charleston, S. C. and one brother, Captain S. E. Brown, U.S.A. flight surgeon stationed at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas.
Although funeral arrangements were incomplete tonight, it is expected that full military honors will be rendered.
Dr. Brown was born July 27, 1873 in Newberry, S. C., where he received his early education, later graduating from Newberry College and the South Carolina Medical College, Charleston, S. C. He came to Norfolk in 1895 to begin his practice and became connected with St. Vincent's Hospital soon after his arrival serving on the staff of that institution for more than 25 years.
Dr. Brown's ability brought him many honors among those of his own profession. He served as president of the Norfolk Medical Society and of the Seaboard Medical Association and was a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association.
The son of a South Carolina Confederate veteran, Dr. Brown had a natural love of service to his country which began more than 15 years prior to the World War. He had risen to the rank of major in the Medical corps of the 4th Virginia regiment at the outbreak of the conflict. Previous service on the Mexican border in 1916 found him medical inspector of the 4th Virginia regiment.
Going over seas after entry of the United States in the war, Dr. Brown was made commanding officer of the 115th Field Hospital. He served at the front lines during the Alsace and Meuse-Argonne campaigns covering the period from June 1918 to Nov. 11, when the armistice was signed.
Following his return to this country he was raised to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Medical Reserve Corps.
Dr. Brown was among the first ex-service men to take up the idea of the American Legion and he soon became one of the most enthusiastic workers in the organization. He was a member of Norfolk Post No. 36, which he had served in nearly every capacity when he was elected post commander last year. He resigned later to accept the place of commander of the Department of Virginia last September when the state convention met in Newport News, preparatory to sailing for France on the U. S. S. Pennland.
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Published in The News Leader (Staunton, Virginia) on February 16, 1928
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF LEGION COMMANDER
NORFOLK, Feb. 16—The body of Dr. Israel Brown, commander of the state department of the American Legion, who died at Charlottesville Saturday while attending a legion meeting, was buried here yesterday with greater ceremony and pomp than has been accorded any civilian in the memory of Norfolk's oldest citizens.
Legionnaires from all parts of (information missing) grave. Four batteries of the Coast Artillery from Fortress Monroe, a battalion of sailors from the naval base and four companies of the Virginia National Guard took part.
Services were held in Olef Sholom synagogue, with Masonic rites at the grave. Upward of 5,000 people participated in the ceremonies.
Dr. Brown was 53, and had commanded a base hospital in France during the World War. He served two terms in the Virginia house of delegates and was known throughout Virginia for his charity and philanthropic works.
BODY OF DR. BROWN BROUGHT TO NORFOLK
Commander of Virginia Department American Legion Met by Guard of Honor
The body of Dr. Israel Brown of Norfolk, commander of the Virginia Department, American Legion, and one of the outstanding physicians of the state, found dead in bed at his room in the Monticello hotel, Charlottesville, was brought to Norfolk last night. The body was met by a guard of honor composed of volunteers of the Norfolk Legion post which will be maintained until the funeral services, which had not been arranged last night. Dr. Brown was attending a meeting of the post commanders in Charlottesville.
Dr. Brown is survived by three sisters, Miss Rachel Brown, of Norfolk; Mrs. James Lannigan, of Butte, Mont.; Mrs. Elias Brown, of Charleston, S. C. and one brother, Captain S. E. Brown, U.S.A. flight surgeon stationed at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas.
Although funeral arrangements were incomplete tonight, it is expected that full military honors will be rendered.
Dr. Brown was born July 27, 1873 in Newberry, S. C., where he received his early education, later graduating from Newberry College and the South Carolina Medical College, Charleston, S. C. He came to Norfolk in 1895 to begin his practice and became connected with St. Vincent's Hospital soon after his arrival serving on the staff of that institution for more than 25 years.
Dr. Brown's ability brought him many honors among those of his own profession. He served as president of the Norfolk Medical Society and of the Seaboard Medical Association and was a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association.
The son of a South Carolina Confederate veteran, Dr. Brown had a natural love of service to his country which began more than 15 years prior to the World War. He had risen to the rank of major in the Medical corps of the 4th Virginia regiment at the outbreak of the conflict. Previous service on the Mexican border in 1916 found him medical inspector of the 4th Virginia regiment.
Going over seas after entry of the United States in the war, Dr. Brown was made commanding officer of the 115th Field Hospital. He served at the front lines during the Alsace and Meuse-Argonne campaigns covering the period from June 1918 to Nov. 11, when the armistice was signed.
Following his return to this country he was raised to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Medical Reserve Corps.
Dr. Brown was among the first ex-service men to take up the idea of the American Legion and he soon became one of the most enthusiastic workers in the organization. He was a member of Norfolk Post No. 36, which he had served in nearly every capacity when he was elected post commander last year. He resigned later to accept the place of commander of the Department of Virginia last September when the state convention met in Newport News, preparatory to sailing for France on the U. S. S. Pennland.
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Published in The News Leader (Staunton, Virginia) on February 16, 1928
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF LEGION COMMANDER
NORFOLK, Feb. 16—The body of Dr. Israel Brown, commander of the state department of the American Legion, who died at Charlottesville Saturday while attending a legion meeting, was buried here yesterday with greater ceremony and pomp than has been accorded any civilian in the memory of Norfolk's oldest citizens.
Legionnaires from all parts of (information missing) grave. Four batteries of the Coast Artillery from Fortress Monroe, a battalion of sailors from the naval base and four companies of the Virginia National Guard took part.
Services were held in Olef Sholom synagogue, with Masonic rites at the grave. Upward of 5,000 people participated in the ceremonies.
Dr. Brown was 53, and had commanded a base hospital in France during the World War. He served two terms in the Virginia house of delegates and was known throughout Virginia for his charity and philanthropic works.
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