Alfred John BRAND

Regimental number3326
Place of birthGeraldton, Western Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressLenindiewa Siding, Cue Line, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Height5' 7.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, G Brand, Mullewa, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date23 October 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll22 September 1916
Place of enlistmentPerth, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 8
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 23 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Discharge date15 April 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 29 September 1918 (shell wound, neck).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 15 April 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death19 July 1972
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Perth, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BRAND Alfred John