| Regimental number | 6251 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | King Street, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.9 |
| Height | 5' 5.75" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Brittain, King Street, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Member for 6 months, South Africa Soldiers' Rifle Club, Adelaide; still a member at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Stationary Hospital 1, Reinforcement 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/70/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Divisional Mechanical Transport Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 21 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 67 |
| Place of burial | Derrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRITTAIN Fred Raymond |