Edward Douglas Brown


Edward Douglas Browne-Synge-Hutchinson, was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Biography

He was born as Edward Douglas Brown in Kasauli, Dagshai, India. In 1904 he took the name of his maternal uncle, Sir Edward Synge-Hutchinson, to become Edward Douglas Browne-Synge-Hutchinson VC. He was also the nephew of Lieutenant General Coote Synge-Hutchinson. He achieved the rank of colonel and died in London.

Details

Brown was 39 years old, and a major in the 14th Hussars, British Army during the Second Boer War when the following deed took place on 13 October 1900 at Geluk, South Africa for which he was awarded the VC:
He was mentioned in despatches for his service during the war.
Brown left Cape Town for the United Kingdom in early May 1902, shortly before the end of the war, and received a brevet promotion to lieutenant-colonel in the South African Honours list published on 26 June 1902.

The medal

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the 14th/20th King's Hussars Museum, Preston, Lancashire, England.