Keith Brown is a Military Veteran. Served in the 2nd Australian Imperial Force 1940-1943 2/15 Field Regiment
Keith Brown was a Prisoner of War during World War II.
Veteran Details
Name BROWN, KEITH MACFARLAND
Service Australian Army
Service Number NX24076
Date of Birth 22 Apr 1901
Place of Birth PARRAMATTA
Date of Enlistment 03 Jun 1940
Locality on Enlistment ROSE BAY, NSW
Place of Enlistment PADDINGTON, NSW
Next of Kin BROWN, JAMES
Date of Death 09 Oct 1943
Rank Gunner
Posting on Death 2/15 FIELD REGIMENT
Prisoner of War Yes
Roll of Honour PARRAMATTA NSW
Honours None for display
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, Wednesday 25 April 1944, p. 5
WAR PRISONER'S DEATH
News has been received that Gunner Keith Macfarland Brown (A.I.F.) died as a prisoner of war in Japanese hands. Aged 43, he was the only son of Mr. James Brown, and brother of Miss Thelma Brown, of Harris Park. Gunner Brown left Australia in July, 1941, and was taken prisoner when Singapore fell.
World War II Record: National Archives Australia - Name SearchBROWN KEITH MACFARLAND : Service Number - NX24076 : Date of birth - 22 Apr 1901 : Place of birth - PARRAMATTA : Place of enlistment - PADDINGTON NSW : Next of Kin - BROWN JAMES
CWGC Gunner Keith Macfarland Brown |Service Number: NX24076 |Regiment & Unit/Ship : Royal Australian Artillery |A.I.F. 2/15 Fd. Regt. |Date of Death Died 09 October 1943 |Age 42 years old |Buried or commemorated at KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY |1. H. 33. |Thailand | Country of Service Australian
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