Regimental number | 3476 |
Place of birth | Young New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Motor driver |
Address | Worongorra, Condobolin, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, W A Brown, Worongorra, Condobolin, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |