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Duncan Brown

Private

7th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Quercus cerris
  • Planted By: L. McTaggart
  • Plaque: 2566

Additional Info

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Biography

Duncan Raymond Brown (SN 6961) was born in Abbotsford but was living in Yarraville, a 28-year-old engineer, when he enlisted on October 17th 1916. He embarked from Melbourne on the Hororata in November to serve with the 7th Battalion. He was killed in action at Broodseinde Ridge on October 5th 1917. He has no known grave and his name is listed on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour