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William Fisher “Fisher” Brownlee

Birth	:	30 May 1882 Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	16 Sep 1916 Demuin, Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France
Burial	:	Ridgewood Cemetery, Spottsville, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.8564570, -87.4304010
Plot	:	528
Description	:	Fisher was a graduate of Perth Collegiate, and Queens University Kingston. He was a provincial land surveyor and worked in Western Canada before WWI. The following is an extract from a letter received by William Brownlee of McDonald's Corners form Lt. Col. Jones, officer commanding the 21st Battalion and is in connection with the death of his son Lt. Fisher Brownlee who fell on the 16th Sept. at Courcelette. Dear Mr. Brownlee: I have your letter of the 10th. Fisher was one of my best friends in the battalion. I was in command at St. Elot where he did such wonderful work.... Read More	Fisher was a graduate of Perth Collegiate, and Queens University Kingston. He was a provincial land surveyor and worked in Western Canada before WWI. The following is an extract from a letter received by William Brownlee of McDonald's Corners form Lt. Col. Jones, officer commanding the 21st Battalion and is in connection with the death of his son Lt. Fisher Brownlee who fell on the 16th Sept. at Courcelette. Dear Mr. Brownlee: I have your letter of the 10th. Fisher was one of my best friends in the battalion. I was in command at St. Elot where he did such wonderful work. I recommended him at that time for the Military Cross but it was not granted although it should have been. At the Somme he was a tower of strength for me. Early on the morning of the 15th Sept. we were to attack at 6:20. He took out tape on our front and laid out the frontage of each company and this in the dark. My battalion was able to form up without any confusion and this was done by him under the most intense artillery fire. After completing this task I sent him to act for me at the brigade, this he did all day. About midnight I had lost all my officers that were in the first attack and early in the morning of the 16th I sent for Fisher and placed him in command of the front line. He went forward and I did not see him again he was killed by a shell near the sugar factory at Courcelette where he was buried. I cannot tell you what a great friend he was not only to me but to all our officers. We do not speak of him as dead but living. Capt. Pense of Kingston sailed for there yesterday and if you could manage to see him he could tell you so much about Fisher that I can not write. My home is in Brockville and if I can come through this I will go and see you and tell you all about him. Yours Very Faithfully, Elmer Jones, Lt. Col., 21st Battalion. Note: Fisher's body was buried in France.

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Where is William Fisher “Fisher” Brownlee's memorial?
William Fisher “Fisher” Brownlee's memorial is located at: Ridgewood Cemetery, Spottsville, Henderson County, USA.
When did William Fisher “Fisher” Brownlee death?
William Fisher “Fisher” Brownlee death on 16 Sep 1916 in Demuin, Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France
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Latitude: 37.8564570
Longitude: -87.4304010

Family Members:

Parent

William Brownlee

(1844 - 1918)

Annie Fisher Brownlee

(1842 - 1901)

Siblings

Margaret McNee Brownlee Duncan

(1875 - 1953)

David James Brownlee

(1877 - 1952)

Christena Ella Brownlee Donald

(1880 - 1964)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ridgewood Cemetery
Spottsville, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8564570, -87.4304010

2. Mary Smith Cemetery
Spottsville, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8566120, -87.4328890

3. Boyd Cemetery
Spottsville, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8582100, -87.4238700

4. Cheaney Cemetery
Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8628995, -87.4212982

5. Baskett Cemetery
Henderson, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8782997, -87.4561005

6. Posey Cemetery
Baskett, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8789890, -87.4557640

7. Newman - Woods Cemetery
Hebbardsville, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8223280, -87.4286840

8. Carter Cemetery
Beals, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8681710, -87.3831510

9. Graham Cemetery
Henderson, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8776100, -87.4795000

10. Jordan Cemetery
Baskett, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8668940, -87.4868050

11. Cabell Cemetery
Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8529810, -87.4941110

12. Thompson Cemetery
Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8605770, -87.4966780

13. Hatchett Cemetery
Zion, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8111800, -87.4680780

14. Brickwall Cemetery
Beals, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8903008, -87.3758011

15. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Reed, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8562410, -87.3506320

16. Mount Zion General Baptist Church Cemetery
Reed, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8233480, -87.3625430

17. Zion Cemetery
Zion, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8085250, -87.4889690

18. Folden - Stanley Cemetery
Carlinburg, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8938680, -87.3603680

19. Pagett Cemetery
Bluff City, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7994500, -87.3845500

20. Larkin White Family Cemetery
Zion, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8105300, -87.5020100

21. Holloway Cemetery
Graham Hill, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8296880, -87.5163720

22. Stone Cemetery
Zion, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7835900, -87.4452100

23. Griffin Cemetery
Henderson, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7800090, -87.4418160

24. Smith Cemetery
Hebbardsville, Henderson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7794120, -87.4426080