| Regimental number | 272 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Drayton, Queensland |
| School | Wellcamp State School, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wellcamp, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Brown, Wellcamp, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the South African (Boer) War. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | SQSM |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 2nd Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 2nd Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: Captain Unit: 2nd Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: Major Unit: 2nd Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 14th July 1918, in command of a post near Mussulabeh which was heavily shelled. The enemy attacked it in strength, but were repulsed. Major Borwn, leaving sufficient of his garrison to protect his front, directed the bulk of his machine gun and rifle fire on to an enemy concentration in Wahi Dhib, and also took their paties attacking Abu Talbut right in reverse, inflicting heavy casualties and demoralizing the enemy. Thereby he materially assisted the counter attack by another cavalry regiment later in morning. Throughout the operations he handled his command with great coolness and judgment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Understated age in order to enlist in the AIF. War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine, Sgria Appointed Squadron Sergeant Major, 27 August 1914; 2nd Lieutenant, 15 May 1915. Returned to Australia, 27 September 1917; re-embarked for overseas service, 2 November 1917; rejoined 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 12 January 1918. Medals: Distinyuished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal ~ |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | Toowoomba Cemetery, Queensland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
