| Regimental number | 55108 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Medical student |
| Address | Brighton Road, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, H J Brunning, Brighton Road, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Previous military service | MU Rifles |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th General (Victorian) Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2568 Company Quartermaster Sergeant Percy John BRUNNING, 7th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |