THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

BROWN Robert Donnelly

27432, Sergeant, 2nd Battalion, Otago Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 16 January 1919, p867

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations about Haplincourt on the 2nd September 1918. The battalion of the left failed to reach its objective, with the result that the left flank of the company to which he belonged remained ‘in the air’.  On reaching the first objective the platoon commander had been wounded, and he was left in command of the platoon, isolated on both flanks.  He immediately rushed the cross roads, taking over 50 prisoners and several machine-guns.  He then discovered that the enemy was strongly entrenched behind him and the flanking battalion.  Recognising his platoon he maintained his position until reinforcements came up and restored the situation.  During the whole of the operation he displayed coolness and courage were an inspiration to all ranks under his command

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 27 December 1892, Naseby, New Zealand

Died 12 April 1970, Hinds, New Zealand