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Lancelot BROWN

Regimental number24351
Place of birthNewcastle New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSoldier
AddressMaribyrnong Camp, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinWife, Mrs L Brown, 27 Banks Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceInst Staff
Enlistment date16 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentWarrant Officer
Unit nameDivisional Ammunition Column 3, Head-Quarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/91/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 27 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class I)
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'During the period September 17th to December 31st, 1918, this Warrant Officer has served with the Divisional Ammunition column and performed his duties in a remarkably efficient manner. Under all circumstances he used great discretion, tact and ability in handling his men, at the same time displaying great zeal and energy in carrying out his work. His exemplary soldierly conduct has set an example which has been of immense service and assistance in the administration of this unit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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