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Alexander BROWN

Regimental number3468
Place of birthCambleton Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStonemason
Addressc/o West Maitland PO, West Maitland, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinFather, Malcolm Brown, First Walk, Darlin Tober, Campbell Town, Argyllshire, Scotland
Enlistment date30 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 3 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the night of 4th April, 1918, near DERNANCOURT near ALBERT this N.C.O. was with a party wiring in front of front line strong-points. In spite of heavy shell-fire he continued the task allotted him until it was completed. His zeal and bravery set a fine example to the men under him, and the work done by his party was of considerable value in holding the enemy attacks the following morning.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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