| Regimental number | 1772 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter's apprentice |
| Address | 49 Bagot Road, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Robt H Brearley, 49 Bagot Road, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
DFC 'During recent operations information as to the rear disposition of enemy troops in a certain sector was urgently required. To obtain this, Captain Brearley proceeded over the enemy lines in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire to a distance of 12,000 yards at an altitude of only 1,800 feet. he, assisted by his observer, made an extensive reconnaissance, and brought back a most accurate and detailed report, which proved of the greatest value. The work of this officer is invariably reliable and accurate.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |