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Mitchel BROOKS

Regimental number3770
Place of birthHammond, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationGrazier
AddressHammond, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.7
Height5' 2"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, Andrew Brooks, Hammond, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 October 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 7 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollCyclists' Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Discharge date12 December 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from London on board HT 'Euripides', 6 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 12 December 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BROOKS Mitchel

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