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John Harold BREWER

Regimental number169
Place of birthLeskeard, Cornwall, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLeather japanner
Address59 Spring Street, North Preston, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, John Brewer, Cornwall, England
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularEnlisted 18 August 1914.
FateKilled in Action 8 May 1915
Place of death or woundingKrithia
Date of death8 May 1915
Age at death24
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsHelles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
46
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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