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Ira BREWER

Regimental number119
Place of birthAlison, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTeamster
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.9
Height5' 10"
Weight151 lbs
Next of kinFather, J.J. Brewer, Allison, Dungog, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date30 September 1914
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/12/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 20 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 August 1915
Discharge date11 January 1916
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3120 Pte Claude Stanley BREWER, 53rd Bn, returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Themistocles', 15 August 1915; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, shoulder), Sydney, 11 January 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 July 1966
Age at death74
Place of burialTea Gardens Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, BREWER Ira

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