| Regimental number | 351 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Glen Huon, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Brown, Club Hotel, Glenorchy, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF40 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF40 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a raid on the enemy line, he directed the advance of the raiding party, and though on his arrival at the enemy trenches he was bombed, he got his party together on the flank and entered the trenches. Moving along the parapet, he personally directed his men, heavy casualties being inflicted on the enemy. On the completion of his task, he withdrew his party, and went through the trenches to see that no wounded men had been left behind.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
