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March Douglas BROWN

Regimental number538
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCorrespondence clerk, Water and Sewerage Board
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, J D Brown, 'Marchmont', Hill End, South Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date11 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name2nd Light Horse Brigade, 2nd Signal Troop
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/20/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 'Borda' on 22 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Signal Squadron
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1918
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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