| Regimental number | 4507 |
| Place of birth | Magill, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | North Norwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emily Margarett Brittain, Blyth, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 24 August 1918; discharged (medically unfit: shell shock), Adelaide, 9 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S68258. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRITTAIN Percy William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
