The AIF Project

George Stephenson BROWNE

Regimental number1621
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationHigh school master
AddressHorsham, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs L M Browne, Roberts Avenue, Horsham, Victoria
Enlistment date18 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of two Stokes mortar teams. Although his guns were several times blown out of position he succeeded in replacing them and keeping them in action, setting a splendid example of untiring energy and presence of mind.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.