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Claude Garfield BROWN

Regimental number3480
Place of birthDeloraine, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWireman
AddressLatrobe, Tasmania
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinWife, Mrs L Brown, Latrobe, Tasmania
Enlistment date14 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
FateNo details of fate entered on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry when maintaining communications between the F.O. station and his battery during an intense bombardment. He was always the first linesman out, and displayed the greatest energy and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

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