| Regimental number | 3769 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fitter and turner |
| Address | Byron Bay, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, P Brown, Byron Bay, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on 20th September 1917 near WESTHOEK. This N.C.O. was with his platoon which was sent forward to garrison a strong point. The position was continuously shelled by the enemy and the Officer In Charge was killed. Sergeant BROWN immediately assumed command of the platoon and although heavy fire continually decreased its numbers and the position was repeatedly blown up, he still remained, attempting to consolidate. His marked courage and coolness under such adverse conditions was a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
