Re:
2721772 Joe Brown - Irish Guards
Joe
Brown
Rest
In Peace
John
Hyland wrote 22/02/06 . . . .
I am saddened to report the death of 2721772
Joe Brown. Joe served wit the
3rd battalion during WW2 and was onetime driver for Brigadier Joe
Vandeluer. One story Joe told of
Brigadier Joe was that during a lull in battle the Brigadier (Colonel at the
time) decided he would like to see the place were the famous “Battle of
Waterloo” was fought. The escapade nearly ended in disaster when they were
almost captured by the Germans but managed to escape under a hail of machinegun
fire with a redfaced Brigadier in the passenger seat.
Joe never forgot his time serving in the Irish
Guards, his pride and love of the Regiment never flickered in a life span of 85
years. In later years Joe was a active
member of the North of England Branch, serving on the branch committee and along
with Bill Bradley (rip) Geoff Hare and Denis Dillon looking after the
Manchester end of branch affairs. He also became a member of the Irish Guards
Singers, performing with us at the Manchester Military Tattoo and on the tour of County Mayo in 2004, and loved every minute of
it.
Joe was a typical Mick chancer, full of fun,
backchat and leg pulling. But despite his aptitude for fun Joe could just as
easily shed a few tears when it concerned lost friends and comrades. He will be sadly missed by many people.. God
rest in peace dear friend and comrade
Our condolences to Peg, Joe’s wife and the
family