'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He established and maintained communications, and frequently repaired wires under very heavy fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 February 1917

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On August 30th, 1918, during our attack east of Bapaume a gap was formed in our Infantry. With his Section of guns he quickly grasped the situation, and though under a heavy machine-gun fire from the enemy, he skillfully placed his guns in the gap, silenced a number of the enemy's guns, and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy Infantry. His bold handling of his guns undoubtedly saved a doubtful situation and restricted the line and the flank.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1919

Regimental number	6/593
Date of birth	11 June 1889
Place of birth	Westland
Occupation	Telegraphist
Address	Kear's Boardinghouse, Greymouth
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, D Brown, Stark Street, Durie Hill, Wanganui
Enlistment date	13 August 1914
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
	The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rank	2nd Lieutenant
Final unit	'D' Company, New Zealand Machine Gun Corps
Fate	Commenced return to New Zealand 28 March 1919
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He established and maintained communications, and frequently repaired wires under very heavy fire.' Source: London Gazette Date: 13 February 1917 Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On August 30th, 1918, during our attack east of Bapaume a gap was formed in our Infantry. With his Section of guns he quickly grasped the situation, and though under a heavy machine-gun fire from the enemy, he skillfully placed his guns in the gap, silenced a number of the enemy's guns, and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy Infantry. His bold handling of his guns undoubtedly saved a doubtful situation and restricted the line and the flank.' Source: London Gazette Date: 1 January 1919
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted as Lieutenant, 2 September 19139; trsferred to Reserve, 18 August 1942; served with New Zaland Staff Corps, Egypt.
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body