Norman George BROWN

Regimental number26547
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinBrother, James Brown, Tauhei, Morrinsville
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 65 Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'Operations west of Bapaume 25th August 1918. For gallantry and devotion to duty. This soldier did excellent work as a linesman repairing wires and maintaining communication under incessant artillery and machine gun fire. He worked continuously throughout the advance, and assisted materially under very trying conditions in establishing good communication.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 37