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World War II

Mr Robert Harold Percy Browne DFC (1931-1935)

Date of birth 20 February 1918
School Information Rugby XV
Career Information Joined Royal Navy
Date of Death 24 May 1941
Cause of Death Served on HMS Hood at the time she was sunk by the Bismarck. He was one of 1418 to die.
Location Denmark Straight between Iceland & Greenland
Cemetery Earl Sohan War Memorial & at Portsmouth Naval Memorial (Panel 45, Column 3).
Rank Lieutenant
Brand of Service Royal Navy, HMS Hood
Story LIEUTENANTROBERTHAROLDPERCYBROWNE(31-35)

Lt, Royal Navy. Died during sinking of HMS Hood on 24 May 1941. He is mentioned on Earl Soham War Memorial along with Marmaduke Abbay (1899-1902) and is included on the HMS Hood Role of Honour and Portsmouth Naval Memorial