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Charles James BRETT

Regimental number21125
Place of birthDallington, Sussex, England
Age on arrival in Australia20.6
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGroom
Addressc/o Mrs Cameron, Fairholme Range, Toowoomba, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, C Brett, Elm Cottage, Laughton, near Shortgate, Sussex, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date29 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit name9th Field Artillery Brigade, 35th Battery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board H.M.A.T. A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
FateKilled in Action 5 April 1918
Place of death or woundingnear Amiens, France
Age at death28
Age at death from cemetery records28
Place of burialFrenchencourt Communal Cemetery (Row A, Grave No. 9), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
16
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Charles and Mary BRETT, The Street, Dallington, Suzzex, England. Native of Brightling, Sussex
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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