| Regimental number | 38 |
| Place of birth | Malvern, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Yarraville, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Herman Briese, 89 Somerville Road, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |