Place of birth | Abbotsford, Victoria |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Commercial traveller |
Address | 18 Horne Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Brown, 18 Horne Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Croix de Guerre (France) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in temporary command of his battalion, he organized and carried out the construction of strong posts in advance of the line under enemy fire. His personal example and energy enabled the work to be carried out successfully.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Croix de Guerre, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |