Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Sidney Brown
In memory of:
Private Sidney Brown
August 19, 1942
Military Service
B/66887
28
Army
Royal Regiment of Canada, R.C.I.C.
1st Bn.
1939-45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Additional Information
May 5, 1914
Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
September 11, 1939
Toronto, Ontario
Son of the late George Brown who was killed in action in 1918 and Annie (née Miller) Brown; husband of Florence Anne Brown, of South Benfleet, Essex, England. Brother of Frank. He stated he was a truck driver on a farm. He served in Canada from 11 September 1939 until 10 June 1940, in Iceland from 11 June 1940 to 28 October 1940, the United Kingdom from 29 October 1940 until 18 August 1942 until his death after participating in Jubilee Operation on 18 August 1942 on the coast of Dieppe, France.
Commemorated on Page 61 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
DIEPPE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY (HAUTOT-SUR-MER)
Seine-Maritime, France
E. 27.
From the centre of Dieppe take the Avenue Gambetta and Avenue des Canadiens. Head along the N27 out of Dieppe in the direction of Rouen until the first roundabout where there is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission sign. Go across the roundabout and continue until you reach a second roundabout. Take the first turning right where there is another CWGC sign. Continue until Chemin des Jonquilles, a road on the left. The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery is on the right of this road and is clearly visible.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Grave Marker – The grave marker at the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery located approximately 5 km. from the beach of Dieppe, France. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens) -
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Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery – The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, located just outside Dieppe, France. (J. Stephens) -
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Photo of Sidney Brown – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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