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Robert Moon Brand

Private

Service No. 12505

Age 25

Died on 1 July 1916

York and Lancaster Regiment

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Somme, France

Son of William and Mary Brand, of 9, Saloon St., Runham, Vauxhall, Great Yarmouth; husband of Edith M. Taylor (formerly Brand), of Spratwater Gate House, Carlton, Lowestoft.

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Steve Smith

There lie the flower of youth, the men who scorn’d To live (so died) when languished Liberty:

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Julie Smith

Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.

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We will remember them.

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Steve Smith

My Great Uncle Robert Moon Brand died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. He is commemorated at Thiepval.

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Robert Moon Brand was born on 18 Oct 1890 at Runham Vauxhall, Great Yarmouth and christened on 21 Dec 1890. He was one of 8 children born to...

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