Regimental number | 4738 |
Place of birth | Port Pirie, South Australia |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Shop assistant |
Address | Port Pirie, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs K Brakenridge, Port Pirie, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations at Villers-Bretonneux on the night of 24/25th April, 1918, this N.C.O. was conspicuous for his courage, coolness and devotion to duty. When all his officers had become casualties he at once took command of the company and showed great judgement in the selection of position, etc. He kept his company well in hand and in touch with the adjoining companies, and saw that the position selected was strongly consolidated. By his timely assumption of command, and the excellent spirit he displayed throughout, the morale of his men was maintained and his coolness, cheerfulness and energy set a spelndid example to all ranks.'
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Family/military connections | Brother: 4739 Lance Corporal John Stewart BRAKENRIDGE, 50th Bn, killed in action, 2 April 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |