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245742 Pte. Edgar Ernest Brown British Army 5th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers from:Somersham, Hunts (d.10th Apri 1918) Edgar Brown was born in Somersham Hunts in 1883. His father was Richard Brown and his mother was Sarah Ann (nee Webb). He married Alfreda Haines in Somersham sometime in 1911. Edgar first enlisted at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and joined the Suffolk Regiment as a Private. It is not known why or when he transferred to the Northumberland Fusiliers as his papers were burnt as a result of enemy action in WW2. Edgar died on 10th April 1918 aged 35 and is buried at the Morbecque British Cemetery, he is the only Northumberland Fusilier to be buried in this cemetery. His wife, Alfreda, was living at 43 Upton Road, Torquay, Devon, at the time of Edgar's death. If anyone has a photo of him please let me know. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**