Alan Brown (British Army officer) facts for kids
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Alan Brown
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| Born | 8 July 1909 Littlehampton, West Sussex, England |
| Died | 1 September 1971 (aged 62) High Hurstwood, Sussex, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Years of service | 1930–1958 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | 44827 |
| Unit | Royal Tank Regiment |
| Commands held | 147th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps 3rd Royal Tank Regiment 31st Armoured Brigade Specialised Armour Development Establishment 25th Armoured Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Mohmand campaign of 1935 Second World War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Chevalier of the Order of Leopold with Palm Croix de guerre |
Alan Ward Brown was a brave British Army officer. He was known for leading tank units during the Second World War. He reached the rank of Brigadier.
Military career
Alan Brown started his military journey after studying at Bromsgrove School. He then went to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, which is a famous army training school. In 1930, he officially became an officer in the Royal Tank Corps. This group later became known as the Royal Tank Regiment.
He served with different tank units. From 1931 to 1935, he was in India with the 2nd Armoured Car Company. During this time, he fought in the Mohmand campaign of 1935. This was a military operation in a mountainous region. For his bravery there, he received the Military Cross award.
When the Second World War began in 1939, Alan Brown took a special course. It was at the Staff College, Camberley, where officers learn advanced military planning. After this, he worked in important planning roles.
In 1942, he joined the 79th Armoured Division (United Kingdom). This division was famous for developing special tanks. He became a senior staff officer there. In 1943, he took command of the 147th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps.
Alan Brown served in France after the D-Day Normandy landings. He led the 3rd Royal Tank Regiment until April 1945. Later, he became the commander of the 31st Armoured Brigade. In February 1945, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his excellent leadership.
After the war, Alan Brown continued his service. From 1948 to 1949, he was in charge of a special unit. This unit worked on developing new types of armoured vehicles. Between 1953 and 1956, he commanded the 25th Armoured Brigade.
In 1955, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. This is a high honour. Alan Brown retired from the army in 1958 as a Brigadier.
See Also
- List of British Army officers
