| 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 |