| Place of birth | Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M I Brown, 15 Mercer Road, Malvern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | Medical Officers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when working at an advanced post. When the officer in charge of the post and a stretcher-bearer were wounded he attended to them under a heavy bombardment, and assisted in carrying them to a place of safety. he showed great courage and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For great curage and resource in evacuating wounded from a forward area. The routes were being heavily shelled, and he established bearer relay posts in suitable positions after a full reconnaissance of the ground. During the whole operation his perseverance and initiative contributed largely to a quick evacuation of the wounded, while his energy and example stimulated the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
