Regimental number | 2139 |
Place of birth | Pendleton, Manchester, Lancashire, England |
School | National School, Pendleton, Manchester, Lancashire, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 21 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Barman |
Address | 5 Leichhardt Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Brother, Mr William Bretherton, 72 Romnay Street, Middleton Road, Pendleton, Manchester, England |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Place of death or wounding | Beaurevoir Line, near St Quentin, France |
Age at death | 30 |
Age at death from cemetery records | 30 |
Place of burial | St. Sever Cemetery Extension (Block S, Plot II, Row N, Grave No. 20), Rouen, France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 88 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Lucy BRETHERTON. Native of Pendleton, Manchester, England |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on the BEAUREVOIR line, North of ST. QUENTIN, on 3rd October, 1918, this runner displayed splendid courage and initiative in locating and guiding Tanks into position. Owing to mishap the Tanks were not on time but after searching continually in the dark for five hours during which period he was subjected to heavy enemy shell fire and was slightly wounded, he succeeded in locating two of the Tanks and successfully guided them into position ready for the attack. The bravery and resource shown by this man was of the highest standard and of utmost value, he being personally responsible for the arrival of the Tanks for the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |