| Regimental number | 1567 |
| Place of birth | Millicent, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Millicent, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Bertha Brooks, Millicent, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His N.C.O. was a member of a trench mortar detachment in action in the village of VILLERS BRETONNEUX. On the morning of 13th May, 1918, the position was heavily shelled, and a direct hit ignited the ammunition. Corporal BROOKS, at great personal risk, worked untiringly until the fire was extinguished. This gallant and timely conduct undoubtedly saved three mortars in position and a quantity of ammunition, and set an excellent example to all present.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
