| Regimental number | 3956 |
| Place of birth | Campbelltown New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Joseph Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs G A Bruton, Joseph Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 39th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 21 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 10 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 May 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Check Neil BRUTON unsure |