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Harry Edward BROWNING

Regimental number3682
Place of birthBendigo, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationDrover
AddressKangaroo Flat, Bendigo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.9
Height5' 7.75"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Isabella Browning, Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in the 67th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date10 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBendigo, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll3682A
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089, 31 December 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61, 23 May 1919.

FateReturned to Australia 6 September 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3683 Pte Walter James BROWNING, 57th Bn, returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Berrima', 6 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 16 May 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsOccupation incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Driver.
Date of death6 August 1979
Age at death84
Place of burialKangaroo Flat Cemetery, Victoria

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