Claude Stanley BREWER

Regimental number3120
Place of birthDungog, New South Wales
ReligionBaptist
OccupationFarmer
AddressAlison, Dungog, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.5
Height6' 0"
Weight170 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Joseph Brewer, Alison PO, Alison, Dungog, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 October 1916
Place of enlistmentRutherford, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1917
Discharge date31 July 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 21 December 1917; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wounds, right elbow, eye and hip), 31 July 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death6 August 1977
Age at death89
Place of burialThalaba Church graveyard, Marshdale, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, BREWER Claude Stanley