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No. 9/41451/87
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Army Form B. 104-82
Infantry Record Office
24^th Aug, 1918. DUBLIN

Sir,

It is my painful duty to inform you that a report has been received from the War Office notifying the death of :-

(No.) 41451 (Rank) Pte.
(Name) William Brown
(Regiment) 9/Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers
which occurred in France
On the 11^th-12^th August, 1918.
The report is to the effect that he Died of Wounds.

By His Majesty's command I am to forward the enclosed message of sympathy from Their Gracious Majesties the King and Queen. I am at the same time to express the regret of the Army Council at the soldier's death in his Country's service.

I am to add that any information that may be received as to the soldier's burial will be communicated to you in due course. A separate leaflet dealing more fully with this subject is enclosed.

I am,
Sir,
Your Obedient Servant,
Officer in charge of Records

Mr. John Brown
57 Lichfield Avenue¹⁸
Belfast