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Albert Edward BROWN

Regimental number6284
Place of birthMaldon, Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationLabourer
AddressMcFarland Street, Maldon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.7
Height5' 7.25"
Weight123 lbs
Next of kinFather, Edward Brown, McFarland Street, Maldon, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 October 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 23 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 July 1919
Discharge date6 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 19 May 1918 (gun shot wound, left leg).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 13 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BROWN Albert Edward

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