Regimental number | 1052 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carter |
Address | Captain Cook Hotel, Miller's Point, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Alex Brown, Captain Cook Hotel, Millers Point, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a party that took part in a movement resulting in the outflanking of the enemy detachments. He displayed marked initiative and coolness in handling his men under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |