| Regimental number | 2088 |
| Place of birth | Beulah, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mannanarie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Johanna Bretag, Mannanarie via Yingala, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board Ht 'Balmoral Castle', 1 February 1918; discharged (medically unfit: wounded: flesh wound, right shoulder), 8 April 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | Jamestown Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRETAG Carl Norman |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
