| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Cnr Main Street and Shafton Road, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Campbell Brewer, Cnr Main Street and Shafton Road, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | A and I Staff |
| Enlistment date | 1 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 27 August 1917 |