| Regimental number | 383 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 4 Vernon Street, Woollahra, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, C A Brennan, No. 4 Vernon Street, Woollahra, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Middle East Found guilty of being drunk in camp and of resisting arrest, 28 January 1916: awarded 14 days' detention. Transferred to 5th Light Horse Regiment, Tel el Kebir, 30 April 1916. Found guilty of overstaying leave from midnight 15 July 1916 to 0330 17 July 1916: awarded 7 days' Field Punishment No. 2 and forfeiture of 10 days' pay. Detached to Australian Army Ordnance Corps, 2nd Light Horse Brigade, 14 August 1916. Found guilty of being in town without a pass and of being out of bounds, 18 March 1918: awarded 14 days' Field Punishment No. 2. Admitted to 31st General Hospital, Abbassia, 14 June 1918 (pneumonia); transferred to Convalescent Depot, Boulac, 27 July 1918; discharged to duty, 7 August 1918. Admitted to 31st General Hospital, Abbassia, 25 October 1918 (malaria); discharged to Convalescent Depot, Boulac, 29 October 1918. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board 'Port Darwin', 15 November 1918; disembarked Sydney, 26 December 1918; discharged, 24 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
