Background
BROWN, Frederick John was born on May 10, 1857. Son of John Brown, J. P., of Marlborough Lawn, Cheltenham.
BROWN, Frederick John was born on May 10, 1857. Son of John Brown, J. P., of Marlborough Lawn, Cheltenham.
Studied at Cheltenham College.
Entered army, 1875; Captain, 1882. Major, 1891; LieutCol., commanding 2nd Battalion Essex Regiment (Pompadours), 1902. Baronet-Colonel, 1905.
Served Nile Expedition, 1884-1885 (Egyptian medal with clasp, Khedive’s Bronze Star). South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches, Queen’s medal with 6 clasps, King’s medal with 2 clasps, Companion of the Bath). Retired on retired pay, 1906.
Spouse 1903, Dorothy, y.daughter of late Edmund Ellery Bowden.
Companion of the Bath 1900. Colonel.