| Regimental number | 3280 |
| Place of birth | Frome, Somerset, England |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Address | McKenzie Street, West Leederville, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27.10 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 121 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs V A M Brinson, McKenzie Street, Church Lands Estate, Leederville, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Morchies Australian Cemetery (Row B, Grave No. 14), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 61 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as BRINSON; occupation incorrectly entered as Painter. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRINSON Ernest Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
