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William Joseph BROWN

Regimental number4576
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressSydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs M A Brown, Coote Hill, Richmond Road, Flemington, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 12 February 1916
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At GUEUDECOURT on the night 24th/25th February, 1917, Private Brown displayed gallantry in the field and special good work as scout. This man entered and reconnoitred the enemy's trench and covered the flank so as to guard against surprise. He showed great coolness and daring and set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

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Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of a patrol of six men. The patrol was suddenly rushed from the rear by about 40 of the enemy, and two of his men were severely wounded. He remained with the wounded men in a shell hole, and eventually got them safely back to the lines.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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