| Regimental number | 20771 |
| Place of birth | Llandvdno Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Address | The Head, Killarney, via Warwick, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Brett, The Head, Killarney, via Warwick, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 33rd Battery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Period 22nd September, 1917, to 24th February, 1918. For consistent cool determination and personal example during operations east of YPRES in September, October and November, 1917. On three occasions when his Battery was being heavily shelled; regardless of danger, Sergeant BRETT, by force of personal example kept his detachment assiduously applied to extinguishing fires and saving material and ammunition. On the last occasion, he fought his gun the only one left in action, under heavy H.E. and gas shelling, until a gas shell casualties the remainder of his detachment. His continued soldierly bearing is of the highest value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |