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CPL Max Harold Brown

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Birth	:	9 Apr 1923 Wanblee, Jackson County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	18 Mar 2016 Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3689003, -103.4753036
Plot	:	MG_96
Inscription	:	CPL US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II
Description	:	Max was born to Harold and Madge Brown, when he was three the family moved to the Pine Ridge Reservation. Where he went to elementary school. Max was a 1936 graduated from the eight grade at Garner school and went to high school at Wanblee on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Deadwood High School, and Whitewood High School. Max left High School to enter the Army Air Corps in March of 1943. He served the United States during World War II until he was discharged in October of 1945. Upon discharge from the Army, Max earned his final credits... Read More	Max was born to Harold and Madge Brown, when he was three the family moved to the Pine Ridge Reservation. Where he went to elementary school. Max was a 1936 graduated from the eight grade at Garner school and went to high school at Wanblee on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Deadwood High School, and Whitewood High School. Max left High School to enter the Army Air Corps in March of 1943. He served the United States during World War II until he was discharged in October of 1945. Upon discharge from the Army, Max earned his final credits to graduate from Deadwood High School in 1945. For the next year Max worked in mining and construction until he enrolled at Black Hills State College on March 1, 1946. He married Dorothy Peterson on Jan 31, 1947. Max graduated from Black Hills State College on July 15, 1949 with a Bachelors degree in Education. After graduation from Black Hills State College in 1949, he and Dorothy accepted teaching positions in Holtville, California. After two years in California the family moved to Torrington, Wyoming, where they taught for a total of seven years. In 1959, they moved to Elma, Washington, where they taught for eight years. In 1967, the family returned to Torrington, Wyoming and where Max earned his Masters Degree from the University of Wyoming. Max and Dorothy Brown moved to Arizona to be closer to their youngest son, daughter-in-law and two youngest granddaughters. After their youngest son and his family moved from Arizona to Wyoming, Max and Dorothy moved to Spearfish to be closer to family. Max enjoyed visits from his sons, , and their families. In 2012, Max and Dorothy became residents of Edgewood vista until 2014 when, due to failing health, Dorothy moved to the Dorsett Home and passed away that May. In 2015, Max began experiencing failing health and he too moved into the Dorsett Home. Max is survived by his sister, two granddaughters. His parents and his wife, Dorothy Russell Peterson Brown, preceded him in death. Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish.

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Where is CPL Max Harold Brown's memorial?
CPL Max Harold Brown's memorial is located at: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA.
When did CPL Max Harold Brown death?
CPL Max Harold Brown death on 18 Mar 2016 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the CPL Max Harold Brown's memorial?
Latitude: 44.3689003
Longitude: -103.4753036

Family Members:

Parent

Harold Albia Brown

(1898 - 1975)

Madge Winifred Fralick Brown

(1900 - 1969)

Spouse

Dorothy N. Russell Brown

(1922 - 2014)

Siblings

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