| Regimental number | 2568 |
| Place of birth | St Kilda, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Nurseryman |
| Address | Brighton Road, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, H J Brunning, Brighton Road, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 14 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 December 1918 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 55108 Pte Rupert BRUNNING, 8th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 March 1919. |
