William John BROWN

Regimental number4/377
Address36 Leister Street, Sydenham, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Anne Brown, 36 Leister Street, Sydenham, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationSapper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Medals

Military Medal

'In the action of 4th October, 1917 this NCO by his gallant conduct and coolness when under heavy shell fire was mainly instrumental in pushing on the track to Dump House near Gravenstafel, N.E. of Ypres. His untiring energy was a fine example to his section.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Main Body