| Regimental number | 1871 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Annie Price, 35 Crook Street, West Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the recent operations in which this Battalion was engaged between the 24th and 28th September Corporal Brown was attached to the 14th Field Company Engineers as N.C.O. in charge of Fatigue Party engaged in the building of a strong point near the 'BUTTE'. For three days during the day time his party worked on the strong point, and during the night assisted in wiring the Brigade Front. His party suffered severe casualties throughout the whole task - he set a splendid example to the men under him by his great courage, devotion to duty, and determination to get the work done.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
