| Regimental number | 383 |
| Place of birth | St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 178 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J. Brabender, St.Arnaud, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 5789 Pte Andrew BRABENDER, 21st Bn, returned to Australia, 31 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 16 May 1915. Admitted to 1st General Hospital, Alexandria, 27 June 1915 (hernia resulting from shell burst: refused to undergo operation); transferred to Convalescent Hospital, Helouan, 1 August 1915; discharged for return to Australia, 14 August 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Themistocles', 15 August 1915; disembarked Melbourne, 9 September 1915; went absent without leave. Warrant issued for his arrest as a deserter, 14 December 1917. File stamped 'Automatically forfeits [war medals]'. Medals (1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal) issued 1922. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRABENDER John Albert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
