James Arthur BROWN

Regimental number8/3507
OccupationCivil engineer
Next of kinSister, Mrs Jessie Hardie, 7 Roseberry Street, Belleknowes, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankStaff Sergeant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals

Medaille d'Honneur avec glaives, en Bronze (France)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 July 1919

Mentioned in Despatches

'This Non Commissioned Officer has shown continuous devotion to duty for the past 16 months, as a draughtsman on Divisional Headquarters. He has frequently rendered most valuable services especially during the operations at Messines.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Meritorious Service Medal

'For conspicuous ability and devotion to duty during the period 16/17th September 1918 and the cessation of hostilities November 11th 1918. This NCO has worked particularly hard as Senior Draughtsman for three years, and specially during the period stated. During these operations this NCO was at his post practically day and night and rendered very valuable services to the Division.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 28

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