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Samuel BRENTON

Regimental number7143
Place of birthPenola, South Australia
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationGroom
AddressFremantle, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, T Brenton, 48 Queen Victoria Road, Fremantle, Western Australia
Enlistment date21 November 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll30 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameTunnelling Companies Sept 1916 to Feb 1918 Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4210 Pte Angus BRENTON, 12th Bn, returned to Australia, 3 May 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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