| Regimental number | 27432 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Naseby |
| Occupation | Law clerk |
| Next of kin | Father, John Brown, Peninsula, Kyeburn Diggings, Otago Central |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations about HAPLINCOURT on the 2nd September, 1918. The battalion of the left failed to reach its objective, with the result that thel eft flank of the company to which he belonged remained 'in the air'. On reaching the first objective the platoon commander had been wounded, and he was left in command of his platoon, isolated on both flanks. He immediately rushed the cross-roads, taking over fifty prisoners and several machine guns. He then discovered that the enemy was strongly entrenched behind him and the flanking battalion. Reorganizing his platoon he maintained his position until reinforcements came up and restored the situation. During the whole of the operations he displayed coolness and courage which were an inspiration to all ranks under his command.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 77 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 15 |