Regimental number | 2112 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Bendelby, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24.2 |
Height | 5' 4" |
Weight | 134 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Brereton, Orroroo, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Beltana', 17 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit: chronic bronchitis and debility), Adelaide, 21 February 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S73355. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 80 |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BRERETON James |