| Regimental number | 5540 |
| Place of birth | Gunning New South Wales |
| School | Corinella State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Fairview, Corinella, Forbes, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frank Brewer, Fairview, Corinella, Forbes, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Peronne, France |
| Age at death | 20.5 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Heilly Station Cemetery (Plot VII, Row B, Grave No. 110), Mericourt-L'Abbe, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 88 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Frank and Martha BREWER. Native of Gunning, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'After the capture of MT. ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE on 31st August, 1918, this man displayed splendid courage in holding his position under extremely heavy enemy fire. Throughout the day, although continually harassed by intense minenwerfer and shell fire, he continued to use his Lewis gun with great effect, inflicting very severe casualties on the enemy. His position was twice blown out by minenwerfer fire which caused heavy casualties to his comrades. Although himself slightly wounded and severely shaken, he carried on his work alone regardless of personal danger, until he was eventually severely wounded by an enemy shell.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
