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James Norman BROWN

Regimental number1271
Place of birthMaldon, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMechanic
AddressLouthen Street, Maldon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 4.5"
Weight124 lbs
Next of kinFather, Ernest Brown, Maldon, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date18 October 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistment2nd Air Mechanic
Unit name2nd Australian Flying Squadron, 3rd Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number8/5/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 6 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 1 November 1919
Discharge date29 January 1920
Other details

War service: England

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 1 November 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 29 January 1920.

Medal: British War Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BROWN James Norman

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