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We remember Wilfred Douglas Brown
We remember Wilfred Douglas Brown
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred Douglas |
| Initials | WD |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 8078772 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3237 | 11th Australian Infantry Battalion | Lieutenant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Wilfred Douglas Brown | son | 19th July 1924 | |
| Evelyn Douglas Brown | daughter | 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev. Herbert Brown | father | ||
| Rosa Mary Skinner | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Francis Brown | brother | 28th October 1890 | |
| Kathleen Douglas Hewitt formerly Pitcher nee Brown | sister | 11th November 1893 | |
| Kenneth Douglas Brown | brother | 16th August 1895 | |
| Eva Douglas Seymour | sister | 1st May 1897 | |
| Naomi Douglas Brown | sister | 24th December 1898 | |
| Doris Douglas Brown | sister | 27th December 1900 | |
| Norman Douglas Brown | brother | 25th January 1903 | |
| Bernard Douglas Brown | brother | 29th July 1912 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Bedell Croxon | wife | 27th December 1917 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-27 | 5'9" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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