'Gallipoli 25.4.15 to 7.6.15. This officer did invaluable work as Provost Marshall of this Division. From the landing up to 5th May, when he was appointed to command the Canterbury Batt.. In the latter capacity, he proved an especially capable and excellent leader and commander and I look upon him as a most valuable officer.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 8 November 1915

'For his exceptionally good work prior to and during the Messines operations, as Commander of the 1st New Zealand Infantry Brigade. By his great devotion to duty, and personal disregard of danger he was an inspiration and set a fine example to all those under his command. His death was a severe loss to the Division and to the Service.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

'Operations Switch Trench, south east of High Wood 15th September: Flers Trench and Flers Support Trench, 19th, 20th, and 21st September; Grid Trench, 1st October 1916. Lieut Colonel C.H.J. Brown is a born leader of men and possessed of magnificent courage and determination. The manner in which he organised the three attacks in which his battalion took part during the above operations, and the example that he has set of courage and devotion to duty has been an inspiration. Since taking over command of this battalion in June 1916, his work has been beyond praise. I cannot speak too highly of his soldierly qualities and consider him worthy of special distinction. He is a commanding officer quite out of the ordinary.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 January 1917

'Mentioned in General I. Hamilton's despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 November 1915