Regimental number | 221 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Sheep overseer |
Address | c/- G B Brown, 1 Rheola Street, West Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, James Brown, Pitsmoor, Hunter's Hill, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A36 Thirty Six on |
Fate | No 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: |