| Service number | 121 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 8th Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse |
| Service | Colonial Military Forces |
| Conflict/Operation | South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
| Date of Death | 17 July 1902 |
| Place of Death | At sea (onboard St Andrew) |
| Cause of Death | Illness (Enteric fever) |
| Source | AWM142 Roll of Honour cards, War in South Africa, 1899-1902 |
Roll of Honour William Alexander Brownley
Location on the Roll of Honour
William Alexander Brownley's name is located at panel 3 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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