
| Regimental number | 2286 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 'Rose Hill', West Comboyne, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, R B Bruton, 'Rose Hill', West Comboyne, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Comboyne Cemetery, New South Wales |