Browning, Robert Humphrey

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M.C., B.A. : Major, 13th Battn. and A.F.C., A.I.F., France. Enlisting 6th August, 1915, and sailing 14th October as lieutenant in charge of n th Reinforcements, joined battn. in Egypt in March, 1916, and, crossing with it to France, was wounded at Mouquet Farm 31st August. Rejoining battn. near Messines in June, 1917, was again wounded on Ypres-Comines Canal, 28th February, 1918. Being unfit for general service, was made Adjutant A.F.C. Depot, Windsor, in June and of Training Wing, Tetbury, n th November. Appointed Staff Officer II A.F.C. H.Q., London, in January, 1919, serving till demobilisation. Promoted lieutenant, 7th April, 1916, and captain, 19th August; temporary major, 27th January, 1919. Awarded M.C.* and Mentioned in Despatches. Early education at Tudor House and The Armidale School. Later at St. Paul's College. * He led his company with great courage and determination. Later, although severely wounded, he continued at his post.—London Gazette, 14th November, 1916.

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1886

Birth in Sydney -- NSW, Australia 15 November 1886
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Early education at Tudor House, Moss Vale, NSW, Australia
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Early education at The Armidale School, Armidale, NSW, Australia
1908

Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1908
1915

Enlisted 6 Aug 1915
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Military service as Major at France --, France
1922

Married 21 Dec 1922 at St Mary's Cathedral [ Sydney NSW Australia ]
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Military award: M.C. Military Cross on
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Military award: Mentioned in Despatches on
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Solicitor at Sydney -- NSW, Australia
1964

Death in Bathurst -- NSW, Australia 1964

Gender

Male

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