In Memory Of

BROWN, ALEXANDER JENKINS

Service Details
Age:
 33
Date of Birth:
 1884-08-02
Service No:
 3152
Rank:
 Serjeant
Regiment:
 East African Pioneers
Date of Death:
 1917-12-03
Cause of Death:
 Died on active service
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 6. H. 20.
Cemetery:
 DAR ES SALAAM WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Tanzania
Additional Information
Decorations:
 D C M, Mentioned in Despatches (twice)
Citations:
 DCM LG Sup 18 February 1918 pg. 2165 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has rendered great assistance to the officer commanding the section in maintaining communication with advanced troops. He has done consistent good work with the advanced units, and has carried out several difficult bridging operations despite floods and dangerous currents. His conduct on all occasions has been most meritorious.", 1st MID LG Sup 30 June 1916 pg. 6565, 2nd MID LG Sup 7 March 1918 pg. 2882
Son of Captain Joseph Henry Reuben and Annie Sophia Brown.