| Regimental number | 5345 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | 136 Coppin Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Nellie Emma Brand, 136 Coppin Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 4 april 1916; disembarked Suez, 12 May 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 23 May 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 4 June 1916. Admitted to 26th General Hospital, Etaples, 10 June 1916 (cyst, chest); transferred to Convalescent Depot, 18 June 1916. Taken on strength, 7th Bn, in the field, 29 July 1916. Admitted to No 1 Field Ambulance, 30 August 1916 (sprained ankle: injury of trivial nature, sustained in the course of military duty; soldier not to blame); transferred same day to 10th Casualty Clearing Station; to No 1 Convalescent Depot, Etaples, 1 September 1916; to 7th Stationary Hospital, 1 October 1916; to 1st Divisional Base Depot, 23 October 1916. On leave, 7 August 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 19 August 1917. Proceeded to England, 18 January 1918 (debility); marched into No 4 Command Depot, Hurdcott. Marched out to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 14 February 1918 Commenced return to Australa on board HT 'Dunvegan Castle', 13 March 1918, for discharge (debility; premature senility); disembarked Melbourne, 14 June 1918; date of discharge not recorded. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Bermagui Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRAND Andrew |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
