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William Arthur BROWN

Regimental number479
Place of birthIpswich Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPainter
AddressMorney Street, off Franklin Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinWife, Mrs Ethel Brown, Morney Street, off Franklin Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date12 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal RollProvost Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728, 12 January 1920; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 33, 1 April 1920.

FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Other details

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

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