| 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 |