The AIF Project

John BROWN

Regimental number6461
Place of birthLiverpool, England
Place of birthManchester, England
Other NamesJONES, John
SchoolSt Peter's School, Everton, Liverpool, England
Age on arrival in Australia19
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address355 King Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinBrother, Mr R Brown, c/o Admiralty, London, England
Enlistment date7 August 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 August 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 13 June 1918
Age at death29
Place of burialBorre British Cemetery (Plot II, Row A, Grave No 27), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
50
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsReal name: John JONES

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.