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Albert Eric BROWN

Regimental number3476
Place of birthYoung New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor driver
AddressWorongorra, Condobolin, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, W A Brown, Worongorra, Condobolin, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 12 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He, single handed, continued to fire his machine gun, and eventually succeeded in putting an enemy gun out of action. He set a splendid example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

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