| Regimental number | 3016 |
| Place of birth | Gippsland, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Queenstown, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rebecca Brock, Bellerive, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near CLERY-sur-SOMME on 31st August 1918, this soldier was responsible for excellent work during the advance. Previous to his Company jumping off, he advanced alone and made a valuable reconnaissance of the enemy's dispositions. Later in the day when his Company was consolidating, he observed a party of 8 germans advancing up a communication trench. He immediately dashed forward and single handed engaged them. Although severely shaken by the explosion of 7 or 8 grenades which the enemy flung at him, he stood his ground and bombed the party inflicting casualties on them and putting the remainder to flight. No further attempt to counter-attack was made. He displayed remarkable courage and devotion to duty and his gallant action inspired all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3015 Pte Frederick William BROCK, 40th Bn, returned to Australia, 4 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 67 |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
