| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Address | Wandoo, West Swan, via Guildford, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M M Bessell-Browne, Wandoo, West Swan, via Guildford, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 37th Battery Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Major |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Artillery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded a total of seven Mention in Despatches, promulgated as follows: (1) 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29354, 5 November 1915; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No., 12, 27 January 1916; (2) 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107, 1 June 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169, 4 October 1917 (3) 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448, 28 December 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57, 18 April 1918; (4) 'London Gazette' No. 30706, 28 May 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165, 24 October 1918; (5) 'London Gazette'No. 31089, 31 December 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61, 23 May 1919; (6) 'London Gazette' No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919; (7) 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890, 2 January 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103, 29 June 1917. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Companion of the Bath Recommendation date: White Eagle (4th Class) Recommendation date: Companion of St. Michael and St. George Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
The American Distinghished Service Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 Date: CB Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 Date: CMG Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 12 Date: |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | May also be listed and Alfred George, please check |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
