NAA: A9300, BROWN A R
General Information
Service(s):
Royal Australian Air Force
Service No:
871, 290871
Rank:
Wing Commander
Date of Birth:
24 April 1895
Place of Birth:
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Prisoner of War:
No
Honours:
Distinguished Flying Cross
Award Citations
Distinguished Flying Cross
On 22nd August Captain Brown, with Lieutenant Finlay as his observer, attacked an enemy two-seater, forcing it to land in our lines. On four other occasions these officers have engaged and destroyed enemy aircraft, displaying marked gallantry and skill. In addition, they have rendered most valuable service in attacking enemy cavalry, anti-aircraft guns, and other targets, inflicting heavy losses.
Gazetted: The London Gazette, 7 February 1919
Archival Material
National Archives of Australia
| Series No. | Control Symbol | Item Title | Digitised Item | Item ID |
| A9300 | BROWN A R | BROWN ALLAN RUNCISMAN : Service Number - 290871 : Date of birth - 24 Apr 1895 : Place of birth - Unknown : Place of enlistment - Unknown : Next of Kin - BROWN D |
|
5373491 |
| B2455 | BROWN A R | Brown Allan Runcieman : SERN CAPT 1961 7594 : POB Launceston TAS : POE Pontville TAS : NOK F Brown John |
|
1794079 |
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Record Published:
New Book Release:
8 October 2023