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Thomas Daniel BROWN

Regimental number1052
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarter
AddressCaptain Cook Hotel, Miller's Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Thomas Alex Brown, Captain Cook Hotel, Millers Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 September 1918
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: 4 October 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 January 1946
Place of burialBotany Cemetery

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