| Date of birth | |
| Other Names | David Richmond BROWN, David Richmond |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Burrandong, Ada Street, Katoomba, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | D J Brown, Esq, c/o Burns Philp, and Co, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 4th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. After his company had suffered severely during the bombardment, he advanced and captured an enemy strong point, where he held his own in spite of lack of bombs against strong enemy attacks for several hours.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2789 Sergeant James Powell BROWN, 54th Bn, returned to Australia, 5 March 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
