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Robert Humphrey BROWNING

Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSolicitor
AddressWilliam Street, Bathurst, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, R G Browning, 149 Phillip Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 September 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name13th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 13 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company with great courage and determination. Later although severely wounded he continued at his post. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

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