| Regimental number | 314 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7.3" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | George Brandon, senior, 476 Cable Street, Shadwell, London, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | South Grafton, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 4 September 1915. Disembarked Alexandria from Mudros, 9 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 14 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 19 March 1916. Appointed Lance Corporal, 29 June 1916; Temporary Corporal, 29 July 1916. On leave to England, 15 May 1917. Appointed Corporal, 31 May 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 15 June 1917; proceeded to join unit, in the field, 19 June 1917. Found guilty by Field General Court Martial, 30 June 1917, of absenting himself without leave from 31 May until apprehended, 12 June 1917: reduced to the ranks. Found guilty, 18 July 1917, of failing to appear at the place of parade appointed by his CO, in that he, on 16 July 1917, failed to appear on the forenoon parade: awarded forfeiture of 7 days' pay (£1.15.0) Found guilty, 16 October 1917, of being absent without leave from 9 am to 10 pm, 16 October 1917: awarded forfeiture of 7 days' pay. On leave to England, 10 March 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 27 March 1918. Admitted to 7th Field Ambulance, 7 May 1918 (scabies); discharged to duty, and rejoined unit, 10 May 1918. Wounded in action, 23 May 1918 (gassed), and admitted to 5th Field Ambulance; transferred same day to 20th Casualty Clearing Station; to Ambulance Train, 26 May 1918, and admitted to 56th General Hospital, Etaples, 27 May 1918; transferred to England, 29 May 1918, and admitted same day to Ontario Military Hospital, Orpington; transferred to 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 3 June 1918;discharged to No 3 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 12 July 1918. Marched out to Overseas Training Brigade, Longbridge Deverill, 5 September 1918. Found guilty, 19 September 1918, of being absent without leave from midnight, 17 September, till apprehended at 8.30 am, 19 September 1918: awarded forfeiture of 2 days' pay; total forfeiture: 3 days' pay. Transferred to Machine Gun Corps Details, and marched out to Machine Gun Training Depot, Parkhouse, 1 October 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 4 December 1918; taken on strength, 2nd Machine Gun Bn, in the field, 8 December 1918. Marched out for return to Australia, 24 January 1919; disembarked Weymouth, 30 January 1919. Found guilty, 7 March 1919, of being absent without leave from 2400, 17 February, till reporting back at 0800, 5 March 1919: admonished, and forfeited a total of 16 days' pay. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Trazos-Montes', 8 April 1919; disembarked Brisbane, 27 May 1919; discharged, 26 July 1919. War service: 4 years 148 days (of which 3 years 334 days were abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRANDON George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
