Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Clare, South Australia |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Chaff merchant |
Address | Jamestown, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Brooks, Jamestown, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Promotions |
Major Unit: 3rd Light Horse Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his men in a most capable manner during a frontal attack under intense fire. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 3034 Pte Arthur Esmond BROOKS, 32nd Bn, killed in action, 20 July 1916. |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 65 |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 10, Grave 39), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |