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Thomas Frederick Brown Famous memorial

Birth	:	26 Oct 1842 Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Death	:	27 Nov 1928 Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn, Benton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2536800, -92.0903000
Plot	:	Group 31
Description	:	Civil War Union Army Officer. He was commander of Brown's Battery, 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery. At Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, his battery was positioned next the the Clump of Trees at the Union center on Cemetery Ridge. During the bombardment prior to Pickett's Charge one of his guns received a direct hit on the muzzle just after the powder had been loaded into the barrel. The incoming shell did explode and killed the two upfront men manning the gun, William Jones, and Alfred Gardner. The gun was retired from the field and eventually sent to... Read More	Civil War Union Army Officer. He was commander of Brown's Battery, 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery. At Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, his battery was positioned next the the Clump of Trees at the Union center on Cemetery Ridge. During the bombardment prior to Pickett's Charge one of his guns received a direct hit on the muzzle just after the powder had been loaded into the barrel. The incoming shell did explode and killed the two upfront men manning the gun, William Jones, and Alfred Gardner. The gun was retired from the field and eventually sent to the State Capitol in Providence as a momento. In 1971 it was learned that the remaining powder (a pound) was still in the barrel. It was delooted and still is on exhibit there today. Brown's Battery was replaced in the field by Andrew Cowan's Battery. Brown was wounded during the action.

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Where is Thomas Frederick Brown Famous memorial's memorial?
Thomas Frederick Brown Famous memorial's memorial is located at: Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn, Benton County, USA.
When did Thomas Frederick Brown Famous memorial death?
Thomas Frederick Brown Famous memorial death on 27 Nov 1928 in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Thomas Frederick Brown Famous memorial's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2536800
Longitude: -92.0903000

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Brown Jr.

(1808 - 1894)

Elizabeth Fenner Rhodes Brown

(1809 - 1892)

Spouse

Alice Hill Brown

(1840 - 1930)

Siblings

Alice Rhodes Brown

(1839 - 1918)

Zephaniah Brown

(1844 - 1911)

Elizabeth Rhodes Brown

(1848 - 1936)

Flowers:

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REPOSE EN PAIX!

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Thank you for your service, your leadership, and your courage.Rest in peace Capt. Brown.

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God bless you.Rest in Peace

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Thank you, sir, for your service. A grateful nation remembers. ~

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Thanks for serving our country. America salutes you. May you rest in peace with the Lord. Romans 10:13

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In memory.

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Remembering you

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Brave men all both north and south. We have a better country due to your courage under fire.

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Happy Birthday!

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Happy 167th birthday!

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Thank you so much for your service to our Country! Bless you, sir.

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