| Regimental number | 1620 |
| Place of birth | Muswellbrook New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kelvin, Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Ernest Charles Brecht, Kelvin, Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Alan spelt Allan |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In counter attack operations conducted by his Battalion on the 4th/6th April, 1918, when his Company had advanced and were digging in, the exact location of the Company on the left flank was not known. All the Officers of his Company being casualties, Corporal BRECHT on his own initiative, organised a patrol from his Platoon, and succeeded in gaining touch with the Company on his flank. His timely action cleared up the situation and enabled the Officer who later took over the Company to make his dispositions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 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
