| Regimental number | 3613 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Knife grinder |
| Address | Valley, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Martha Brown, Alexandra Cottage, Craigavad, Co Down, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 49th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/66/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3613B |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked, Sydney, 1 August 1917, disembarked, Liverpool, England, 3 October 1917; marched into 13th Training Bn, Codford, 4 October 1917; proceeded overseas to France from Southampton, 16 January 1918; marched into Australian Infantry Base Depot, Havre, France, 17 January 1918; marched out to unit, 18 January 1918; with unit, 25 July 1918. Wounded in action, and admitted to 6th Australian Field Ambulance (gun shot wound leg, fractured tibia), 2 September 1918; to 61st Casualty Clearing Station, 3 September 1918; to 2nd Australian General Hospital, 4 September 1918; to England, 27 September 1918; admitted to Walmex Military Hospital, England, 27 September 1918; to 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 8 February 1919; discharged, 15 February 1919, granted furlough to report to Weymouth Command Depot on, 1 March 1919; granted extension of leave until, 8 March 1919; marched into Weymouth Command Depot, 8 March 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Shropshire', 1 April 1919; disembarked, Melbourne, 16 May 1919; re-embarked 'Dangota' for Brisbane, 17 May 1919; discharged, Brisbane, 17 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BROWN Samuel |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
