William Edward BROWN

Regimental number10/2874
Addressc/o Thornleigh, Boulcott Street, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Brown, Belfast, Canterbury
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Members of the Wellington Infantry Battalion, 7th Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board three ships ('Aparima', 'Navua', and 'Warrimoo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment (attached to 1st New Zealand Infantry Brigade Headquarters)
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For conspicuous devotion to clerical duties, under exhaustive conditions, and sometimes under shell fire. The example set by him, has been an inspiration to those working with him.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Seventh