THE SHORT lives of Harlow residents Arthur Henry and George Brown as read by Maggie Hulcoop.

This project has been supported by Harlow Council’s Civic Fund and HTS Ltd.

Never Forget.

Arthur and George’s parents were Henry Brown, born in North Weald in c.1860 and Sarah Chopping, born in Harlow in c.1863. They married in Harlow in 18841. Arthur Henry Brown was born in Harlow in 18932 and George Brown was born in Harlow in 18963.

The 1901 census shows Arthur and George living in Mill Street with their parents and siblings Tom, Florence and Alfred. Henry was working as a farm labourer. The 1911 census shows Arthur and George living in four rooms in Mill Street with their parents and siblings, which by this time also included Frederick, Robert and Harry. Arthur was working as a farm labourer.

Private Arthur Henry Brown, 1383 enlisted in Harlow and joined The 1st/4th Battalion of The Essex Regiment. He was killed in action on 20 August 1915 aged 23 and is commemorated on The Helles Memorial to the Missing (fell on land), Gallipoli. Panels 144-150. Register Index Number MR6.

Private George Brown, A/205458, enlisted in Warley and served with The 8th Battalion of The Kings Royal Rifle Corps having been TR13/53183 in the 17th Training Battalion. George died of his wounds on 21 March 1918 at the age of 23 and is commemorated on The Pozieres memorial to the Missing, France. Panels 61-64. Register Index Number Mr27.