| Regimental number | 2796 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Milsop Street, West Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40.2 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Brightfield, Milsop Street, West Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 25 August 1917; disembarked, Sydney, 27 October 1917; discharged (medically unfit: injured left knee [fell into shell hole], Sydney, 30 November 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRIGHTFIELD Henry James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
