Regimental number | 3091 |
Place of birth | Midland Junction, Western Australia |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Newcastle Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, W E Brown, Brookeville, Newcastle Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3901A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For continuous good work and devotion to duty during the period 25th February to 16th September 1918, as Orderly Room Sergeant. During the HAMEL offensive Battalion headquarters was heavily shelled for several long periods, this N.C.O. by his willingness and cheerfulness under all circumstances, set a splendid example to all he came in contact with. His work is always of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 7947 Pte John Alban Viveash BROWN, 51st Bn, returned to Australia, 5 March 1919. |
Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |