| Regimental number | 1744 |
| Place of birth | Cowra, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, George Brown, Morongla Creek, Cowra, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Remount Unit 2, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 28/3/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Remount Unit |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Embarked, 10 November 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Burma', 26 July 1919; disembarked sydney, 1 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 24 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BROWN Ernest John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
