Donald Forrester Brown

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Donald Forrester Brown born?February 23, 1890
2. Where was Donald Forrester Brown born?Dunedin, New Zealand
3. What was Donald Forrester Brown's job?Farmer
4. When did Donald Forrester Brown die?October 1, 1916
5. What is the military unit?2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force
6. What is the awarded for?Exceptional bravery during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, September 1916

Western Front: The primary theatre of operations for the British and French armies against the German Empire during World War I.
Victoria Cross (VC): The highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy in the British armed forces and Commonwealth countries.
Posthumous Award: An honor or award given to someone after their death, in recognition of their achievements or sacrifices.
Trench Warfare: A type of land warfare using excavated trenches for protection, characteristic of World War I.