| Regimental number | 2078 |
| Place of birth | Riga, Latvia, Russia |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | Sailors' Home, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.3 |
| Height | 5' 2.5" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Matilda Brasche, Marij Street, Riga, Russia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 6 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 26 July 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 2 Novemnber 1916; taken on strength, 2nd Pioneer Bn, in the field, 16 November 1916. Admitted to 8th Field Ambulance, 9 April 1917 (scabies); discharged to duty, 19 April 1917; rejoined unit, in the field, 20 April 1917. Admitted to 7th Australian Field Ambulance, 14 May 1917 (scabies); rejoined unit, 20 May 1917. Marched out to 2nd Army Rest Camp, 27 August 1917; rejoined Bn, 8 September 1917. On leave to Paris, 28 January 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 2 February 1918. Wounded in action, 17 July 1918 (gassed), and admitted to 5th Casualty Clearing Station, and transferred same day to 49th Casualty Clearing Station; rejoined Bn, 13 August 1918. On leave to England, 29 September 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 17 October 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 13 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Mahia', 5 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 17 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 31 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRASCHE Martin |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
