| Regimental number | 2259 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Clement Breen, Turner's Marsh, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he organized a party of stretcher bearers, and repeatedly went forward through a heavy barrage to bring in casualties. He did excellent work on many occasions, and set a splendid example to his comrades by his courage and resource.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1613 James Augustus BREEN, 40th Bn, killed in action, 29 September 1918. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
