He called for volunteers from his battery , the whole parade stepped forward .
On 28 August 1914 , Bessell - Browne was appointed to the Australian Imperial Force with the rank of major and given command of the 8th Field Artillery Battery .
Bessell - Browne called for volunteers from Bessell - Browne 's battery , the whole parade stepped forward .
On 28 August 1914 , Bessell - Browne was appointed to the Australian Imperial Force with the rank of major and given command of the 8th Field Artillery Battery .