| Regimental number | 526 |
| Place of birth | Nhill, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Stock salesman |
| Address | Roy Street, Jeparit, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, James A Brown, Narracoorte, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 14 January 1917 |
