| Regimental number | 781 |
| Place of birth | Hamilton, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Hamilton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.6 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander Brock, Hamilton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of the 32nd Battalion near BELLICOURT between 29th September/1st October Private BROCK showed the greatest gallantry, courage and devotion to duty. Private BROCK was a Stretcher Bearer and throughout the whole operations his services were repeatedly availed of and were exceedingly valuable. He frequently had to dress wounded in the open and carried out of the line casualties through the heaviest machine gun and shell fire, disregarding his own life for the sake of his fellow comrades. His cheerfulness and devotion to duty was an inspiration to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 782 2nd Corporal Frederick Stanley BROCK, Anzac Provost Corps, returned to Australia, 26 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 29 July 1918 (left leg). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Burma', 14 December 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 April 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BROCK Aleck Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
