| Regimental number | 7454 |
| Place of birth | Otago River, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Trafalgar, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Braithwaite, Trafalga, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Caulfield, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 9th August 1918 when the enemy attacked our thinly held line North of ROSIERES and succeeded in making an entry into our trench through his old communication trench. Private BRAITHWAITE although inexperienced and the last man remaining on his gun immediately dashed forward to reinforce our position. Carrying unaided his gun spare parts, 8 panniers and a rifle he got his gun that he was undoubtedly instrumental in saving the position and by his great courage and fearless use of his weapon did much to encourage and cheer the small garrison.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
