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Herbert BRABSTON

Regimental number374
Place of birthPyrmont
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDairyman
Address17 George Street, Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinSister, Mrs Elizabeth Power, 17 George Street, Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
FateKilled in Action 27 June 1917
Place of death or woundingBelgium
Date of death27 June 1917
Age at death21.5
Place of burialKandahar Farm Cemetery (Plot II, Row E, Grave No. 6), Neuve-Eglise, Belgium
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
173
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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