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Arnold BROWN

Regimental number221
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSheep overseer
Addressc/- G B Brown, 1 Rheola Street, West Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, James Brown, Pitsmoor, Hunter's Hill, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name28th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/45/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 29 June 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A36 Thirty Six on 12 July 1916
FateNo details of fate entered on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Service Order

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in organizing and leading bombing attacks. His sound judgment and determination were mainly instrumental in bringing about the success of these attacks, whilst his utter disregard of danger throughout set a splendid example to officers and men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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