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Arthur Walter BROWN

Regimental number2252
Place of birthDungog, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTailor
AddressDungog, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.6
Height5' 7"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs M A Brown, Dungog, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Senior (Voluntary) Cadets.
Enlistment date16 May 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Karoola on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 June 1916
Discharge date24 August 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Port Sydney', 24 June 1916; discharged (medically unfit: wounded, gun shot wound, right thigh), Sydney, 24 August 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BROWN Arthur Walter

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